This week in the House of Commons we have debated Regional Banks and the changes brought about by the Coalition Government. On Monday we had a heated debate on the proposed changes and then on Tuesday I was able to make a short contribution to the Third Reading of the Financial Services (Banking Reform) Bill:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2013-07-09b.252.0&s=speaker%3A24962#g258.0
The Speaker cut me short but I remain convinced that we shall soon see local and regional banks springing up in the North East.