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Bank Notes: Visually Impaired

Volume 480: debated on Thursday 16 October 2008

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer pursuant to the answer of 8 October 2008, Official Report, column 800W, on bank notes: visually impaired, if he will introduce paper currency with marks identifiable by touch to assist visually impaired individuals. (227609)

The Bank of England is responsible for the design of its banknotes. It consults regularly with the Royal National Institute of Blind People regarding the design of its banknotes and is currently satisfied that the use of different dimensions for the four different denominations is the most effective way of assisting visually impaired individuals. The Bank of England has no plans to introduce new marks identifiable by touch.