My right hon. and learned Friend will know from his legal background that the term “proportionate” is well established in law. Of course, the courts play an important part here. We do not prescribe everything in our legislation; there is quite rightly the opportunity for people to challenge certain decisions by the CMA. Clearly, we are trying to reduce the ability of large tech to prevent investment from smaller tech. That is the balance that we are striking, but we do not want to discourage investment from big tech, so the requirement for the CMA to act proportionately is reasonable.
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Kevin Hollinrake
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 30 April 2024.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill.
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