sector and whether any measures are planned to reverse that apparent trend ? well, my lords, analysis has been done by the bank of england that showed 40% of people had visited a store that did not accept cash in the six months prior to january 2021 and that is an increase on the january 2020 figure of around 15%. we're taking forward several measures. as part of this consultation, we will help businesses to continue accepting cash by ensuring reasonable access to cash depositing facilities as well as cash atms and withdrawal facilities. lady penn. parliament is scrutinising legislation that confirms, in law, the principle that animals have feelings. the animal welfare sentience bill, which only applies to vertebrates, would also establish a committee to assess whether government policies are taking animal sentience