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HANSARDEU LawYes, of course I can—28 Jan 2025HANSARDCompetition and Markets Authority ChairmanAs has been referred to, the CMA has new powers under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act. There has been no change regarding that specific policy. We have a…27 Jan 2025HANSARDCompetition and Markets Authority ChairmanI thank the noble Lord for his question. As I reflect on my experience in driving investment, I do not think the two need to be mutually exclusive. When I reflect on our successes…27 Jan 2025HANSARDCompetition and Markets Authority ChairmanI can hopefully provide some reassurance to my noble friend. There have already been instances where we are investigating Amazon regarding the supply of knives. There is no…27 Jan 2025HANSARDCompetition and Markets Authority ChairmanI come back to a prior answer; this is not about how we look at independent tactical decisions on a case-by-case basis and reflect on what would or could have been. This is about…27 Jan 2025HANSARDCompetition and Markets Authority ChairmanI thank my noble friend for that question. He is right; regulation and growth need not be mutually exclusive. This is about creating sustainable long-term growth that protects not…27 Jan 2025HANSARDCompetition and Markets Authority ChairmanI do not think this is about short-term growth. This Government are committed to prioritising long-term sustainable growth, and I think that goal unifies us all. The regulators…27 Jan 2025HANSARDCompetition and Markets Authority ChairmanI agree that the role of the CMA is to make sure that it is providing fair, open and transparent competition within all industries. While I will not comment on the specifics of…27 Jan 2025HANSARDCompetition and Markets Authority ChairmanI thank the noble Lord for his question, which I have broken down into four points that I hope to address. First, I thank him for his welcome; it is very much appreciated, and it…27 Jan 2025HANSARDCompetition and Markets Authority ChairmanMy Lords, commenting to the regulators about supporting the Government on their number one ambition of growth is entirely appropriate. Effective regulation is essential to…27 Jan 2025HANSARDReporting on Payment Practices and Performance (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024My Lords, I am grateful for the support for these regulations from across the Committee. I thank the noble Lords and noble Baronesses present for their constructive comments on…13 Jan 2025HANSARDReporting on Payment Practices and Performance (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024I apologise for not addressing that specifically. My understanding is that this information will help support a party in a commercial negotiation and will, ultimately, form part…13 Jan 2025HANSARDReporting on Payment Practices and Performance (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024My Lords, these regulations amend the Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance Regulations 2017 and the Limited Liability Partnerships (Reporting on Payment Practices and…13 Jan 2025HANSARDReporting on Payment Practices and Performance (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024That the Grand Committee do consider the Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024.13 Jan 2025HANSARDReporting on Payment Practices and Performance (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024I acknowledge that. I agree wholeheartedly with the noble Lord about the importance of getting that clarification; we will be sure to write to him in that regard.13 Jan 2025HANSARDLong-duration Energy Storage (Science and Technology Committee Report)My Lords, I am very grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Brown, for initiating this debate, and I thank both her and the members of the Science and Technology Committee for their…09 Jan 2025