Petition · past parliament
The HM Treasury need to put Aneurin Bevan on the new £50 note
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
With the country celebrating the NHS' 70th birthday this year it would only be fitting to ensure that Aneurin Bevan was featured on the note.
Our nation is dependant on the good work of our NHS and all those who work in it. We rely on it from cradle to grave to ensure we can have healthy lives and guarantee us treatment regardless of our means.
The NHS is undoubtedly our greatest social creation which rose like a phoenix from the ashes of WW2. Anuerin Bevan gave our country the first glimpse of a better nation, where collective caring and empathy could be realised. This should be celebrated on the new £50 note.
The NHS is undoubtedly our greatest social creation which rose like a phoenix from the ashes of WW2. Anuerin Bevan gave our country the first glimpse of a better nation, where collective caring and empathy could be realised. This should be celebrated on the new £50 note.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Bank notes are the responsibility of the Bank of England, which is independent of the Government and Parliament.
You can find out how the Bank decides who will be on bank notes here:
http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/Pages/characters/selection.aspx
You can find out how the Bank decides who will be on bank notes here:
http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/Pages/characters/selection.aspx
Timeline
| 17 Oct 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Oct 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
18 Oct 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.