Source · Select Committees · Business and Trade Committee
Recommendation 5
5
We are concerned that the Government’s process for recruiting the Chair of the CMA appeared...
Conclusion
We are concerned that the Government’s process for recruiting the Chair of the CMA appeared to lack clear objectives for managing the risk of a diminished focus on competition and consumer protection; the need to demonstrate independence from political interference; weak implementation of the powers created by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024; and inadequate supply of time from the Chair. (Conclusion, Paragraph 30) The pre-appointment hearing