Oral Question·Treasury
“What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her regulatory policies of recent trends in levels of money laundering in retail businesses.”
Tabled: 15 January 2025Answered: 21 January 2025
Asked by
Bradley Thomas
Conservative — Bromsgrove
Answering Minister
the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Answer from Hansard
The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Emma Reynolds)
This Government are committed to tackling money laundering. Money laundering through cash-based high street businesses is a known issue, and the Treasury works closely with law enforcement agencies to monitor trends in criminality and ensure resources are deployed towards the most significant threats.