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Age UK's response to the treasury select committee's report on the future of cheques

16 November 2011

In response to the Treasury Select Committee's report on the future of cheques;

Michelle Mitchell, Charity Director of Age UK said:

“Age UK has been calling for months for the reintroduction of the bank guarantee card or some other method to ensure that retailers can have confidence in cheques. This report is a strong signal to the Government to ensure that banks listen and protect what is an essential method of payment for many older people.”



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