Written Question·Treasury·UIN 15408

Bank Notes: Design

Tabled: 2 July 2026
Answered: 9 July 2026

Question

Alex Burghart

ConservativeBrentwood and Ongar

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

Answer

Rachel Blake
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.