Our work on competition policy and the pre-appointment hearing has highlighted some areas of concern which we believe require risk mitigation measures. We therefore recommend to Ministers that they: • underline in the Government’s strategic steer that the CMA’s pursuit of growth must not risk market concentration that diminish levels of competition or damage consumers; 18 • make clear the need for operational independence of the CMA in case decisions; • make clear that they expect rigorous im...

Our work on competition policy and the pre-appointment hearing has highlighted some areas of concern which we believe require risk mitigation measures. We therefore recommend to Ministers that they: • underline in the Government’s strategic steer that the CMA’s pursuit of growth must not risk market concentration that diminish levels of competition or damage consumers; 18 • make clear the need for operational independence of the CMA in case decisions; • make clear that they expect rigorous implementation of the powers available in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 to better promote competition and protect consumers; • re Type: conclusion | Number: 10 | Response status: response_pending