Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Ash Denham*, Graeme Dey* *S5M-09209 Miles Briggs: Bank of Scotland s Cancer Support Team That the Parliament ’ — welcomes Bank of Scotland s partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support designed to help bank ’ customers who are diagnosed with cancer; is aware that the bank has established a dedicated cancer support team to give customers practical help and support to manage their finances, which provides a free, confidential helpline and advice on how to lessen the financial impact of cancer; understands that research from Macmillan has shown that 83% of people with the condition are impacted financially as a direct result of their illness, with four-out-of-five £570 worse off on average each month; commends what it considers this highly positive and innovative association between the bank and Macmillan, and believes that it will be welcomed by people living with cancer, and their families, as they go through what can be difficult times.