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<p>On 3 May 2019, in response to a Call for Evidence on Cash & Digital Payments
in the New Economy, the Government committed to supporting digital payments whilst
safeguarding access to cash for those who need it.</p><p> </p><p>The Government will
carefully consider whether legislation would be required to support access to, and
acceptance of, cash, though there are important steps that can safeguard access to
cash without changes to the law. We will therefore engage closely with industry and
regulators on their role in these issues.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has launched
the Joint Authorities Cash Strategy (JACS) Group, which brings together the Payment
Systems Regulator, Financial Conduct Authority and Bank of England to ensure a comprehensive
oversight of the overall cash infrastructure in light of changing trends.</p>
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