Richard Lochhead comments on bank closures

SNP MSP Richard Lochhead has commented on the bank closures in Moray, after a debate held at Westminster.

Douglas Ross, Conservative MP for Moray, secured a debate at Westminster about the closures.

Lossiemouth was left cashless over the weekend, with just two ATMs remaining in the town.

Richard Lochhead said: "As if losing the community’s only high street bank branch wasn’t enough, we have the unacceptable situation where both Lossiemouth’s cash machines can run out of cash which is a major inconvenience to local families and businesses who need access to cash facilities at weekends.

"It’s a ridiculous situation and drives home the fact that the UK Government must regulate bank provision so that our local communities are not left cashless. I will be contacting the relevant authorities seeking action to seek action to support bank customers in Lossiemouth."

Read the Post Office and Douglas Ross' comments from before the debate.

Read Dougie Ross' post-debate comments.

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