Question follow-through · 29322

Santander Group

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has had discussions with Santander on (a) its banking presence on high streets and (b) the impact of that on (i) consumers and (ii) businesses.

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Answering body
Treasury
Tabled
5 Feb 2025
Target answer date
10 Feb 2025
Answer
13 Feb 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 5 Feb 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has had discussions with Santander on (a) its banking presence on high streets and (b) the impact of that on (i) consumers and (ii) businesses.

  2. 10 Feb 2025

    Target answer date

    Date supplied by the official written-questions record.

  3. 13 Feb 2025

    Answer published

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer meets regularly with all major banks to discuss a wide variety of topics. The Government understands the importance of face-to-face banking to communities, high streets and businesses across the UK, and is committed to cham...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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