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Written question asked by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Thursday, 23 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 March 2023 (named day). It was answered by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 March 2023 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Competition and Markets Authority

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment he has made of his Department's fulfilment of its responsibility to support the Competition and Markets Authority to deliver the Government's objectives for competition and consumer policy.

Answer

I and my officials work closely with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) including a regular dialogue with its new Chair and Chief Executive to ensure the independent regulator has the tools it needs to continue to improve competition in the UK to the benefit of the UK consumer.

The Government will introduce the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill into Parliament this session. The Bill will support our goals of improving competition in the UK and ensuring consumers are protected by enhancing the CMA’s powers.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
172365
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Consumers Competition Competition and Markets Authority
Link
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