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Competition and Markets Authority: Public Appointments

Commons · Question 45218 · Tabled 8 Apr 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 28 Apr 2025

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Asked by Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of the appointment of the new chair of the Competition and Markets Authority on regulation of competition in UK markets.

Answer

Answered by Justin Madders, 28 Apr 2025

The Secretary of State has welcomed the appointment of Doug Gurr as interim Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”). Doug Gurr has a wealth of experience as a business leader and entrepreneur. Along with the CMA Chief Executive, Sarah Carde...