On 18 September 2023, the sixth meeting of the CBDC Engagement Forum was convened, with co-chairs Gwyneth Nurse and Jon Cunliffe extending a warm welcome to all members in attendance. The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (EST) expressed gratitude to the members for their valuable contributions to the CBDC Engagement Forum. The EST emphasized the significance of engaging with experts to ensure that both the Bank of England and His Majesty’s Treasury comprehensively understand the commercial, technical, and operational opportunities and challenges associated with the implementation of a digital pound. Furthermore, the EST highlighted that the Government had made a commitment to introduce primary legislation before the digital pound is officially launched. The EST then invited members to share their thoughts and opinions on the development of the digital pound.