North Yorkshire MP raises concerns about move to cashless payments
Julian Sturdy says many still want to use money to pay for goods
York Outer MP Julian Sturdy has raised his concerns in Parliament and afterwards commented "While I understand the ease of going cashless for businesses, it is also important to ensure an entire demographic of customers are not excluded.
The Government had already announced legislation to protect access to cash, which is especially important in York Outer with banks having closed in Heslington and Haby in recent years, but it was also welcome to learn that the Government are working on legislation that aims to remove as many barriers to businesses accepting cash.
Disability groups, elderly constituents as well as carers have been in contact with me and it was important for their concerns to be heard in Parliament. I will continue to follow this matter up with the Minister to ensure the Government delivers the promised protections"