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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2387

Legal Tender (Scottish Banknotes) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill protects the right of Scottish banks to print and issue their own banknotes that are recognized as legal money. Scottish banknotes already exist and are used in Scotland, but this bill formally confirms their legal status so they remain accepted as real money.

Presented by Mr Alistair Carmichael.
HybridLords1st reading
Official Ballot · Open Govt

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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading11 Apr 2019
  • 2nd reading