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Recommendation 23
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Acknowledged
We believe that UK consumers are experiencing significant consumer detriment as a result of the...
Conclusion
We believe that UK consumers are experiencing significant consumer detriment as a result of the behaviour of a number of airlines. We agree with the Transport Committee that the CAA’s current powers are not adequate to protect consumers’ rights in the airline sector. (Paragraph 156) Post-pandemic economic growth: state aid and post-Brexit competition policy 51
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The Government agrees that a well-functioning ADR system supports consumers and businesses, and is planning to improve the consistency and quality of ADR services by legislating to mandate accreditation of ADR providers and strengthening the monitoring framework.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government · verbatim extract
Acknowledged
8 Post pandemic economic growth: State aid and post-Brexit competition policy: Government Response The Government has committed to reform the CMA’s powers as a priority in the Digital Markets Competition and Consumer Bill as that would mean bolstering protections for consumers right across the economy. Government will keep the case for extending similar direct enforcement powers to sectoral regulators under review. enforce consumer law, which will significantly raise the stakes for uncompliant businesses in the regulated sectors. Digital Markets
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