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Scottish Banknotes (Acceptability in United Kingdom) Bill

I am glad that those retailers change the notes, and I do not want to be misinterpreted on this point. Travelex's only purpose is to change notes, and the hon. Gentleman's Bill would require it to change notes—albeit of the same denomination—for nothing, and I am not surprised that it politely declines that opportunity, especially in an airport, where it no doubt has other customers to serve. He may deplore that, and I might wish that things were otherwise, but I do not think that a commercial company can be blamed for charging for a service that it provides. That is the essence of a capitalist society.