Retail Trade: Internet
Commons · Question 133 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 22 May 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with regulators regarding the adequacy of consumer protection in online marketplaces.
Answer
Answered by Kate Dearden, 22 May 2026
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 makes clear that online marketplaces must exercise professional diligence in relation to consumer transactions promoted or made on their platforms.The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and loca...