Source · Select Committees · Treasury Committee
Recommendation 118
118
Consider physical cash value in emergency preparedness and severe payment system outages
Conclusion
In discharging its responsibility for national security and resilience, HM Treasury must consider the value of physical cash in emergency preparedness. This may include recommending that cash is held by individuals in case of emergency, and considering what role cash distribution might play in a severe payment systems outage. (Recommendation)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 12 July 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗