Written questions

Competition: Civil Proceedings

Commons · Question 129471 · Tabled 23 Apr 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 28 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Sir Julian Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he plans to publish his Department's (a) review of and (b) consultation on the opt-out collective actions regime.

Answer

Answered by Kate Dearden, 28 Apr 2026

The Government’s call for evidence on the opt-out collective actions regime closed on 14 October 2025. Careful consideration is being given to responses received and a consultation on potential changes to the regime will be published in spring of this yea...