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Written question asked by Lord Elliott of Mickle Fell (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 February 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 February 2026. It was answered by Lord Livermore (Labour) on Thursday, 26 February 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


PISCES

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to limit the period of the Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System Sandbox to less than five years.

Answer

The Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES) Sandbox is due to last five years, until 5 June 2030, with the possibility of extension.

The Treasury is working with the Financial Conduct Authority to monitor outcomes during the lifetime of the sandbox and retains the ability to terminate or make the sandbox arrangements permanent at an earlier stage if appropriate, subject to Parliamentary approval.

In any case, the Treasury is committed to providing transparency, certainty and clear communications to PISCES operators and market participants.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14578
Session
2024-26
Subjects
PISCES
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk