Abolition of cheques to be reconsidered

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2011...yments-council

Cheques could be reprieved as a result of a Treasury Select Committee inquiry into their abolition, following pressure from consumer groups and charities.
The inquiry, chaired by Andrew Tyrie MP, will focus on how doing away with cheques will impact on millions of vulnerable individuals, small businesses, charities, clubs and hospices........

[Angry Cat]

Re: Abolition of cheques to be reconsidered

Tyrie said: "A decision of this size, which affects millions of people, businesses and charities, should not be imposed on us de facto. The Payments Council has not thought through its arguments carefully enough and its first piece of work on the cost-benefit of abolishing cheques was clearly defective.

"We are demanding more rigorous anlaysis; the public deserve no less. I am asking the question: is it right that one institution can force through such a radical change in our behaviour?"