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PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(2 December 2024)

Question Asked

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department plans to take to ensure that touch screen card payment devices are made accessible for people with visual impairments.

Asked by:
Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat)

Answer

The government is committed to ensuring high standards of financial inclusion across the financial services sector.

The Treasury has been engaging with UK Finance, the Financial Conduct Authority, the Royal National Institute of Blind People, and other Government departments on the issue of accessibility of card payment terminals.

UK Finance, the leading trade association for the banking sector, maintains voluntary standards to help ensure point-of-sale technology remains accessible for those who are visually impaired. UK Finance will soon be assessing potential initiatives to drive improvements and adoption. The Government is closely monitoring progress in this important area.


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