Competition and Markets Authority Chairman Debate
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John Cooper
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Competition and Markets Authority Chairman
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Justin Madders
We absolutely agree that competition is vital for driving investment and growth. The CMA will remain operationally independent, as it always has been.
John Cooper (Dumfries and Galloway) (Con)
The Government seem fascinated by the price of Oasis tickets. Meanwhile, debt and the cost of debt are soaring. Should the Government—definitely, not maybe—come up with some ideas of their own for growth, rather than trying to copy the homework of regulators?
Justin Madders
We have our own ideas for growth. We have important planning reforms coming forward, and the industrial strategy, which drives forward the strengths of the UK economy. As for the hon. Gentleman’s Oasis pun, I think he needs to work a bit harder on that one.