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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 14 March 2025 (named day). It was answered by Justin Madders (Labour) on Friday, 14 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Microsoft: Prices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 5 March 2025 to Question 34611 on Microsoft: Prices, what assessment he has made of the implications for consumer.

Answer

The Government expects all firms to treat their customers fairly, and there is a strong framework of consumer rights in the UK that underpin this. At the same time, businesses are generally free to set the price of their products as they wish. The UK competition regime encourages open and competitive markets which produces lower prices for consumers. The Government has strengthened both competition and consumer protection regimes in the recent Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
37148
Session
2024-26
Related items
Microsoft: Prices
Wednesday, 5 March 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Consumers Software Prices Microsoft
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