Dundee Liberal Democrats back campaign to give Scottish banknotes proper legal protection (Dundee Liberal Democrats)

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Dundee Liberal Democrats back campaign to give Scottish banknotes proper legal protection

February 3, 2008 6:24 PM

Dundee Liberal Democrats back Jo Sinson's campaign on Scottish banknotes

Dundee LibDems have today (Sunday 3rd February) backed calls to give Scottish banknotes proper legal protection.

LibDem MP for East Dunbartonshire Jo Swinson has led calls for the Westminster Government to act to give both Scottish and Northern Ireland banknotes the legal recognition they deserve.

Jo said, "It is bizarre that money can be withdrawn from Scottish banks and not accepted in England, while many shops in England now accept Euros.

"It is only by historical accident that this separation exists. The Government must take action to ensure that Scottish banknotes are given proper legal protection."

Here in Dundee, LibDem councillor for Strathmartine Ward, Cllr Helen Dick, said, "I strongly back Jo's calls regarding Scottish banknotes. Scotland's currency should receive exactly the same recognition as Bank of England notes."