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Written question asked by Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 3 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 November 2025. It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 November 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Contactless Payments

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Competition and Markets Authority's press release entitled CMA confirms Apple and Google have strategic market status in mobile platforms, published on 22 October 2025, what steps he is taking to ensure that third-party providers are able to access (a) contactless payment and (b) digital wallet services.

Answer

The Government has ensured that the Competition and Markets Authority has bespoke powers to impose remedies and increase competition in digital markets. As the UK’s independent competition authority, the CMA is responsible for operating the digital markets regime, including deciding which remedies to impose.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
87368
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Contactless payments
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk