In most circumstances the provision of a bank’s services are a commercial decision for the bank.

The UK wants a relationship with the EU, which is based on friendly cooperation between sovereign equals, and centered on free trade.

The Government recognises the value of co-operatives, and the contribution they make to all sectors of the economy.

The Government recognises that widespread access to cash is extremely important to the daily lives of millions of people across the UK.

HM Treasury participated in Exercise Cygnus in 2016.

As I set out at the Lords’ EU Services Sub-Committee last Thursday, the questionnaires that the EU have sent as part of their assessment

It is a privilege to close this debate on behalf of the Government and I thank hon.

I am afraid that I will not give way because of the amount of time I have left. I wanted to respond to the point raised by the hon.

I will not, given the time.

It is a privilege to close this debate on behalf of the Government and I thank hon.