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HANSARDPrivilege: Conduct of Right Hon. Boris JohnsonMy right hon. Friend makes an important point about integrity and the protection of this House. Young people have contacted me about this debate, which they are following. Does…19 Jun 2023HANSARDPrivilege: Conduct of Right Hon. Boris JohnsonMy hon. Friend is making a very powerful speech. Does she agree that the Prime Minister not being here and not saying that he will also vote for the motion does not show him…19 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fourth sitting)Q I will finish with this question, because I am conscious that colleagues want to come in. In terms of the participative approach, I have cited before the CMA’s dialogue with…15 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fourth sitting)Q On a slightly different area, there were some concerns raised by some Members in the debate on the Bill about the Government changing the appeals process to one based on…15 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fourth sitting)I will have to move on. Christian Owens: I started Paddle about 11 years ago to help small software companies and developers to sell their products internationally. Today, we do…15 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Sorry, could I ask a question on this? You are given 90 price points by Apple and you have to choose them. Then Apple effectively does the marketing. If they say what it is, you…15 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Thank you very much for coming to give evidence today. A 2019 Competition and Markets Authority report found that Google enjoyed over a 90% share in the search advertising…15 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fourth sitting)Q “At least a month”? How long could that take? Kelli Fairbrother: For example, the revenue that I earned on 1 January this year I did not earn back from Apple until 9 March. By…15 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fourth sitting)Q I accept and recognise the innovation that Google brings. The Bill is addressing specific issues around market power and the dominance of big tech. Perhaps you could give us…15 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fourth sitting)Q I want to understand whether you accept that there is a problem with the effective monopoly. In terms of growth and innovation in the sector, I am keen to understand whether you…15 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fourth sitting)Q So you do not accept any of the examples we have heard of consumer harm. Tom Morrison- Bell : Well, I think there are some things to unpack. For example, payment systems have…15 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Third sitting)Q Briefly, you were saying that the app subscriptions that you might have will be through Apple, so the relationship is between the customer and Apple. We will look at the issue…15 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Thank you very much for coming to give evidence to us this afternoon. If you could say a few words about your businesses—what they actually do and what your services actually…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Insolvency Law and Director DisqualificationsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Fovargue. I also congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Salford and Eccles (Rebecca Long Bailey) on securing the debate and…14 Jun 2023HANSARD Insolvency Law and Director DisqualificationsI thank my right hon. Friend for his contribution. I agree with putting that question to the Minister and asking for a specific response. The other issue is that rogue directors…14 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Second sitting)I think Ms Reilly wants to come in as well. Tracey Reilly: I simply want to endorse much of what Noyona said. There are issues around fake reviews, drip pricing and greenwashing…13 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Second sitting)Q In relation to support for consumer organisations, how do you think the CMA and the Government can better support consumer organisations that are supporting consumers on the…13 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Second sitting)Q I want to pick up on the answers you gave earlier when my hon. Friend the Member for Pontypridd was talking about the delays in reaching this point and the length of time it…13 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Second sitting)Q Would you be concerned that by the time it comes in, it will need amending again? Professor Myers: I do not think that that kind of timeline of 2025 means it is all a waste of…13 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Second sitting)Q I am interested, because you have such a depth of experience across these areas, in whether there is anything you feel has not been said in the evidence session that you would…13 Jun 2023