Committees

Acceptance of Cash

Inquiry

The Committee is inquiring into whether there is a need in the UK to regulate or mandate the acceptance of physical cash in the form of notes and coins. The inquiry will consider any need for legislation and/or regulation, and potential costs to consumers and businesses. 

 

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The deadline for submissions was Monday 2 December 2024.

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Past events

Tuesday 28 January 2025
9:30am Private
10:00am Public
Acceptance of Cash - Oral evidence 28 January 2025
10:00am
  • Emma Reynolds MP (Economic Secretary to the Treasury at HM Treasury)
  • Anna Harvey (Deputy Director of Payments and Fintech at HM Treasury)
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
Tuesday 17 December 2024
9:30am Private
10:00am Public
Acceptance of Cash - Oral evidence 17 December 2024
10:00am
  • Ross Borkett (Banking Director at Post Office Limited)
  • James Lowman (Chief Executive at Association of Convenience Stores)
  • Carrie Aspin (Senior Researcher at Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW))
  • Graham Wilson OBE (Deputy Chief Executive at National Association of British Market Authorities)
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
Wednesday 4 December 2024
2:00pm Private
2:15pm Public
Acceptance of Cash - Oral evidence 4 December 2024
2:15pm
  • Chris Brooks (Head of Policy at Age UK)
  • Wayne Crocker (Director at Mencap Cymru)
  • Deidre Cartwright (Public Affairs and Policy Manager at Surviving Economic Abuse)
  • Conor D’Arcy (Deputy Chief Executive at Money and Mental Health Policy Institute)
  • Ron Delnevo (Chair at Payment Choice Alliance)
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House

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