Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd* *S5M-15858 John Mason: Scotland Needs Access to Cash That the Parliament notes that — recent research by Which? shows that Scotland has lost 399 bank branches since 2015 and 290 ATMs in just the last year; considers that bank branches and ATMs are lifelines for people in both rural and urban areas of Scotland, especially those who experience chronic health issues; believes that, although many individuals are turning to alternative methods of banking, it is essential that a significant number of branches and ATMs remain open to allow those without the means to access digital services to bank securely in person at a branch or ATM, and agrees with Which?