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The tax exemption associated with the Cycle to Work scheme is for the loan or hire by an employer to an employee of a cycle or cyclist\u2019s safety equipment. It was established to promote healthier journeys to work and to reduce environmental pollution. This and all other tax exemptions are kept under review.<\/p>
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This is a matter for the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which is operationally independent from Government.<\/p>

This question has been passed on to the FCA. They will reply directly to the Honourable Member by letter. A copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.<\/p>
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The Government does not hold the information requested.<\/p>

Banks and building societies need to balance customer interests, market competition, and other commercial factors when considering their strategy. Decisions on the opening and closing of individual branches are taken by the management of each bank on a commercial basis without intervention from Government.<\/p>

The Government welcomed the industry-wide Access to Banking protocol announced in March 2015. From the first of May this year, each participating bank has committed to carry out a number of steps if it is closing a branch, including the preparation of meaningful local impact assessments. There is a commitment to a review of the operation of the protocol after one year, and the Government looks forward to its conclusions.<\/p>

The availability of alternative locations for accessing basic banking services is also important. The ongoing negotiation between the banks and the Post Office to agree a standard set of services \u2013 to be made available to personal and small business banking customers at Post Office counters across the country \u2013 remains vital. The Government is clear that completion of these negotiations should be a priority.<\/p>
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The Apprenticeship Levy is expected to raise:<\/p>