Written questions

Software: Licensing

Commons · Question 124878 · Tabled 10 Apr 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 16 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Lake

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she has had with the Competition and Markets Authority on the potential impact of software licensing practices on (a) Small to Medium Enterprises in Wales and (b) the W

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 16 Apr 2026

The Government engages regularly with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on the effective operation of the UK’s competition framework, including how it supports competitive digital markets across all parts of the UK, including Wales.While the CMA...