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Written question asked by Alex Burghart (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 July 2026. It was answered by Rachel Blake (Labour) on Thursday, 9 July 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Bank Notes: Design

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will publish a copy of the full focus group findings referenced in Bank of England's Banknote imagery advisory group minutes - October 2025, meeting held on 14 October 2025, Item 3, published on 17 April 2026; and state how the focus groups were selected and comprised.

Answer

The Bank of England is operationally independent in its banknote production decisions. The Bank will respond to the honorable Member, and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House of Commons.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15408
Session
2026-27
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP2026-0505
Thursday, 9 July 2026
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects
Design Bank of England Bank notes
Link
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