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Written question asked by Mark Hoban (Conservative) on Monday, 27 October 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 October 2014. It was answered by Andrea Leadsom (Conservative) on Monday, 3 November 2014 on behalf of the Treasury.


Bitcoin

Question

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what guidance he has issued to vendors accepting digital currencies as payment for goods and services.

Answer

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has not issued guidance to vendors accepting digital currencies as payment for goods and services.

In August 2014 the Chancellor announced the Government would undertake a major programme of work looking at the benefits and risks of digital currencies, and look into whether they could or should be regulated.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
212138
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Currencies Bitcoin
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk