Examination of Witnesses

Part of Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill – in a Public Bill Committee am 9:28 am ar 13 Mehefin 2023.

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Photo of Philip Hollobone Philip Hollobone Ceidwadwyr, Kettering 9:28, 13 Mehefin 2023

Before we start hearing from the witnesses, do any Members wish to make declarations of interest in connection with the Bill? No.

We will move straight on then to hear oral evidence from the Competition and Markets Authority. This morning, we are privileged to have a trio of stellar CMA executives: Sarah Cardell, the chief executive; George Lusty, the senior director for consumer protection; and Will Hayter from the digital markets unit.

Before calling the first Member to ask a question, I remind all Members that questions should be limited to matters within the scope of the Bill, and that we must stick to the timings in the programme motion that the Committee has agreed. For this session, we have until 9.55 am. Could I ask our three witnesses, starting with the chief executive, to introduce themselves for the record?