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.

Reports, special reports and government responses

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Oral evidence transcripts

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28 January 2025
Inquiry Acceptance of Cash
Witnesses Emma Reynolds MP (Economic Secretary to the Treasury at HM Treasury), and Anna Harvey (Deputy Director of Payments and Fintech at HM Treasury)
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Oral Evidence
17 December 2024
Inquiry Acceptance of Cash
Witnesses 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)), and Graham Wilson OBE (Deputy Chief Executive at National Association of British Market Authorities)
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Oral Evidence
4 December 2024
Inquiry Acceptance of Cash
Witnesses 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), and Ron Delnevo (Chair at Payment Choice Alliance)
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Julia Lopez MP (AOC0534)
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Jayne Kirkham MP (AOC0535)
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Wera Hobhouse MP (AOC0536)
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