Motion · S6M-20791 · 12 Feb 2026
Closure of Bank of Scotland Branches
The motion
That the Parliament notes with concern the reported decision by the Lloyds Banking Group to close 11 Bank of Scotland branches between June and July 2026, including the Rutherglen branch; understands that this is the latest in a series of bank closures across the UK; believes that these closures will have a significant impact on local residents, businesses and organisations that depend on high street banks for cash access and essential banking services, particularly older people, disabled people, small businesses and charities; considers that the closure of banks is hugely detrimental to the viability of local high streets, and notes the calls on the Lloyds Banking Group to reconsider its decision.
Supporters (23)
- Dr Alasdair Allan 12 Feb 2026
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 12 Feb 2026
- Stephanie Callaghan 12 Feb 2026
- Annabelle Ewing 12 Feb 2026
- Christine Grahame 12 Feb 2026
- Jamie Hepburn Scottish National Party 12 Feb 2026
- Bill Kidd 12 Feb 2026
- Monica Lennon 12 Feb 2026
- John Mason 12 Feb 2026
- Paul McLennan Scottish National Party 12 Feb 2026
- Audrey Nicoll 12 Feb 2026
- Kevin Stewart 12 Feb 2026
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 12 Feb 2026
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 12 Feb 2026
- Elena Whitham 12 Feb 2026
- Katy Clark Scottish Labour 13 Feb 2026
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 13 Feb 2026
- Emma Harper 16 Feb 2026
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 17 Feb 2026
- Jackie Dunbar Scottish National Party 18 Feb 2026
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 23 Feb 2026
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 25 Feb 2026
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 12 Mar 2026
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.