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Cash Dispensing: Scotland

Commons · Question 28546 · Tabled 9 Sep 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 14 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Imogen Walker

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of (a) access to cash and (b) the level of cash acceptance in towns and rural communities in Scotland.

Answer

Answered by Lucy Rigby, 14 Sep 2026

The Government recognises the importance of cash, understanding that it continues to be used by millions of people across the UK, including those in rural and costal areas. The most recent data from the Financial Conduct Authority shows 98.1 per cent of p...