Government consultation on a new pro-competition regime for digital markets: CMA response
The CMA’s response to the Government’s consultation on a new pro-competition regime for digital markets.
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On 20 July the government published its consultation on ‘A new pro-competitive regime for digital markets’. The consultation builds on the advice of the CMA’s Digital Markets Taskforce, as well as the recommendations of the Digital Competition Expert Panel, chaired by Professor Jason Furman.
The consultation proposes the establishment in legislation of a ‘Digital Markets Unit (DMU)’ to oversee the regime. The DMU was created in non-statutory form within the CMA in April 2021 and is assisting the government with preparations for the new regime.
This is the CMA’s response to the government’s consultation. It expresses our strong support for the government’s proposals and our commitment to providing all practical support as the work to develop the regime progresses.
The response is published alongside our separate response to the government’s consultation on Reforming Competition and Consumer Policy.
For more information, read the press release: CMA welcomes government proposals on new powers.