SCOTTISH BANKNOTES

Early day motion 1294, tabled 19 December 2005 by Stewart Hosie (Scottish National Party). Signed by 21 members.

That this House is opposed to the proposals in the Treasury's consultation document Banknote Issue Arrangements in Scotland and Northern Ireland; notes that the ability of Scottish banks to issue their own notes is a longstanding tradition; further notes that although the consultation document implies that its main aim is to strengthen this arrangement, there are several issues that contradict this; believes that Scottish note issuing is a matter of pride and of promotion of Scotland and has well-founded economic benefits; and calls for the Treasury to abandon any plans it may have to tamper with the current arrangements which work perfectly well.

Signatures by party: DUP 5, Conservative 4, Labour 4, Scottish National Party 3, Liberal Democrat 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.