LONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Lloyds Banking Group said it would keep a "significant presence" in Scotland and wasfocused on supporting lending to home buyers and companies thereafter the country voted to remain part of the United Kingdom.
Edinburgh-based Lloyds was one of five lenders that saidlast week it would move headquarters or operations to England ifScots had voted for independence. It said on Friday it hadmaintained a neutral stance in the debate as it was a matter forthe people of Scotland.
"The group is proud of its strong Scottish heritage and iscommitted to having a significant presence in Scotland. Weremain fully focused on supporting households and businesses inScotland as well as right across the rest of the UK," aspokesman for the bank said. (Reporting by Steve Slater; Editing by Simon Jessop)