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The UK has over 60,000 ATMs, almost all connected to the LINK network. These ATMs
are owned and operated by banks and building societies (40%), in addition to independent
ATM operators (60%). According to the Access to Cash Review, of the estimated £5bn
annual cost of the UK’s cash infrastructure, £1bn of this relates to the running and
maintenance of ATMs.<p> </p><p>Regarding specific discussions, Treasury Ministers
and Officials have meetings with a wide variety of organisations in the public and
private sectors as part of the process of policy development and delivery. Details
of ministerial and permanent secretary meetings with external organisations on departmental
business are published on a quarterly basis and are available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel</a>.</p>
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