Distributed Ledger Technology: Economic Situation
Commons · Question 8040 · Tabled 9 Jun 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential economic impact of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies in the UK.
Answer
Answered by Rachel Blake, 17 Jun 2026
The Government recognises that distributed ledger technologies have the potential to transform financial markets in support of economic growth. The Government has a stated ambition to make the UK a global destination for digital assets, and is taking forw...