PROPOSED CLOSURE OF NATWEST HOOLE BRANCH

That this House expresses deep concern at the announcement by NatWest Bank that it proposes to close the Hoole branch in Chester as part of a group restructure; further expresses concern at the impact of such a development on independent local businesses and domestic customers; notes the impact this will have on those employees who face job losses; and urges NatWest to hold an urgent review of this decision in order to hear the needs of the local community prior to making a decision.