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House of Commons · Petition P002978

RBS Bank Closure in Linlithgow and East Falkirk

14 May 2024

Presented 1 time by 0 MPs

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At a glance

This petition concerning rbs bank closure in linlithgow and east falkirk was presented to Parliament once by 0 MPs.

Issue summary

The petition addresses the closure of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) branch in Bathgate, which will leave Linlithgow and East Falkirk without any RBS branches, impacting residents who rely on face-to-face banking services.

Action requested

The House of Commons urges the Government to encourage NatWest, a partially publicly-owned entity, to keep open the last remaining RBS branch in Linlithgow and East Falkirk to ensure access to in-person banking provisions for residents.

Key facts

  • RBS plans to close its Bathgate branch.
  • This will result in no RBS branches in Linlithgow and East Falkirk constituency.
  • Residents will have to travel to Livingston for the nearest RBS branch.
  • The petition has signatures from residents of the Linlithgow and East Falkirk constituency.

Presentation timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

  1. Presented 14 May 2024

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