Thursday 14 April 2011

Save Our Cheque Victory??

SOC Ludley (1)

News has appeared that could see the Chequebook service retained. The pressure that has been put on the Government in recent months, including the significant contribution that has come from Sefton, is making an impact.

The Guardian has the following story which opens:


Abolition of cheques to be reconsidered

MPs will examine decision by Payments Council to dispose of cheques in 2018 following consumer pressure
Cheques could be reprieved as a result of a Treasury Select Committee inquiry into their abolition, following pressure from consumer groups and charities.
The inquiry, chaired by Andrew Tyrie MP, will focus on how doing away with cheques will impact on millions of vulnerable individuals, small businesses, charities, clubs and hospices.

Only time will tell if our efforts have come to fruition - but this is excellent news and a step in the right direction! Watch this space...


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