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<p>The Government recognises that widespread free access to cash remains extremely
important to the day-to-day lives of many consumers and businesses in the UK. Government
has been engaging and will continue to engage with the regulators and industry on
this topic.</p><p> </p><p>The Treasury initiated a discussion on payment methods at
Spring Statement 2018 through a Call for Evidence on Cash & Digital Payments in
the New Economy. This sought to gather evidence on how changing preferences for cash
and digital payments impact on different sectors, regions and demographics.</p><p>
</p><p>The Government welcomes the recent Access to Cash Review, which is an important
contribution to the debate on cash and which will help inform our future policy development.</p><p>
</p><p>The Government will formally respond to the Call for Evidence in due course.</p>
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