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We have to work to the EU implementation dates that we are set. Ultimately, where legislation originates in Brussels, our target date will be the date that is set out in that legislation.In the vast majority of cases, we implement legislation on the date that is set out in Brussels.
What is the difference between that arrangement and what one would pay to a bank? The cost. Aye. We are not talking about interest in any sense that the banks would recognise; we are talking about a repayment that is linked to the retail prices index, which is meant to ensure that the amount remains static in real te...
To ask the Scottish Executive which options it favours for the provision of universal banking services through the Post Office network for those people who cannot or do not wish to use traditional bank accounts.
I believe that we might also have to scrutinise legislation before we go into the recess. Members will take holidays at different times over the recess, which is why I suggested September.
At present, when someone notifies a death to a registrar, the only way in which they can formally prove the death to a bank or building society is to purchase a death extract from the local authority.