To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills what discussions he has had with (a) UK banks in which the Government holds shares and (b) other UK banks on standardising the banking services they offer through the Post Office network; and if he will make a statement. (313804)

A number of UK banks offer accounts which can be accessed through post offices. We are working with Post Office Ltd. to expand the banking services offered by Post Office Ltd.