In a joint statement, Rosie Winterton, Minister for Yorkshire, and Simon Hill, Executive Director of Business at Yorkshire Forward, commented;
"These have been positive meetings with the Lloyds Banking Group where we have continued to present the case for the group retaining a strong base in the Yorkshire and Humber region. We stressed that the Halifax remains a strong brand in our region, with an excellent workforce and skills base.
We have agreed to continue our discussions and maintain the dialogue we have established."
