A Bill to make provision to ensure that cheque facilities continue to be available to customers of financial institutions; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
1 May 2012
The Cheques Bill would ensure that cheque facilities remain available to customers of financial institutions. It would require banks and other providers to offer cheque services and address related matters to support cheque payments as a continued option, particularly for those who rely on cheques during the shift to more digital payments. It also outlines, in broad terms, how compliance with these requirements would be overseen.
The Bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. If it passes, it will move to Committee stage for detailed examination, followed by Report and Third Reading before progressing to the House of Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was withdrawn by the Member on 10 January 2012 and will make no further progress.
This Bill was presented on 2 November 2010 under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
