Motion NDM6240 Rhun ap Iorwerth

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Recognises the importance of easily accessible financial advice and banking services to individuals and businesses in all communities in Wales.

2. Regrets the closure of bank and building society branches in communities across Wales.

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

i) urgently explore all options to meet the financial needs of individuals and businesses in Wales; and

ii) examine the legislative and regulatory steps necessary to establish alternative models of banking service provision, including a Welsh People’s Bank on the model of local savings banks.