PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Bank Notes (2 November 2018)
Question Asked
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with the Governor of the Bank of England on the person who will be represented on the new £50 note.
Asked by:
Wes Streeting (Labour)
Asked by:
Wes Streeting (Labour)
Answer
The Bank of England is responsible for the design, production, issue and distribution of bank notes. On 2 November 2018, the Governor of the Bank of England announced that the design of the new £50 note will celebrate the UK’s contribution to science. Members of the public have until 14 December to nominate a historical character who has contributed to science and influenced UK society to feature on the note.
Answered by:
John Glen (Conservative)
12 November 2018
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