Building on the structure and objectives of the Banking Framework Agreement, we recommend that the UK Government seek a long-term commitment from banks to maintain appropriate banking services for their customers using the Post Office network, to guarantee access to cash and basic banking services for all communities in Scotland. (Paragraph 80) 30 Access to cash in Scotland

Building on the structure and objectives of the Banking Framework Agreement, we recommend that the UK Government seek a long-term commitment from banks to maintain appropriate banking services for their customers using the Post Office network, to guarantee access to cash and basic banking services for all communities in Scotland. (Paragraph 80) 30 Access to cash in Scotland Type: recommendation | Number: 14 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The Government remains fully supportive of the Banking Framework agreement, which allows 99% of personal banking and 95% of business customers to deposit cheques, check their balance and withdraw and deposit cash at 11,500 Post Office branches across the UK. In January 2022, ahead of the conclusion