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Written question asked by Lisa Cameron (Conservative) on Monday, 29 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 May 2024. It was answered by Bim Afolami (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 May 2024 on behalf of the Treasury.


Central Bank Digital Currencies

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department has made an assessment of the fiscal impact of a potential digital pound by way of increased seigniorage revenue.

Answer

No decision has yet been made to issue a digital pound. HM Treasury and the Bank of England continue to explore the feasibility and potential design choices of a digital pound as part of the current design phase. The exploration of a digital pound considers the future of central bank money, meaning that this project supports the Bank of England’s primary objectives on monetary and financial stability.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24058
Session
2023-24
Registered interest declared
Yes
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Central bank digital currencies
Link
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