Written Question·Treasury·UIN 119058
Central Bank Digital Currencies
Tabled: 9 March 2026
Answered: 17 March 2026
Question
Charlie Dewhirst
Conservative — Bridlington and The Wolds
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to create a central bank digital currency.
Answer
Lucy RigbyThe Bank of England and HM Treasury are considering the case for a retail central bank digital currency in the UK, known as the digital pound. No decision has yet been made on whether to introduce the digital pound. As set out in the Payments Forward Plan...
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