"My Lords, I will speak also to the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026.
These instruments relate to the alternative dispute resolution, or ADR, chapter in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024—the Act—which received Royal Assent in May 2024. The …..." Lord Stockwood - View Speech
"That the Grand Committee do consider the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Conferral of Functions) Regulations 2026...." Lord Stockwood - View Speech
"I thank noble Lords for their contributions to the debate. As I stated in opening, the purpose of these instruments is to place the UK’s ADR framework on a stronger footing and to provide a more effective service for consumers and businesses alike. This feeds into the broader work of …..." Lord Stockwood - View Speech
"I think I did cover that but, if I did not, I will come back. The accredited providers will charge only a fee that is agreed already with the CTSI. That will be agreed up front and that will be published so that consumers know the charges they will be …..." Lord Stockwood - View Speech
"The noble Lord makes a really important point. Let me take that away and consult with the team and I will come back to him with a response on that...." Lord Stockwood - View Speech
"That the Grand Committee do consider the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026...." Lord Stockwood - View Speech
"I recognise the figures quoted, but they are speculation at this stage. The deals on preferential rates for farmers, automotive, et cetera were agreed terms, but that was the beginning of the negotiations, not the end. The preferential deal that was secured was brought about by direct engagement between the …..." Lord Stockwood - View Speech
"As I mentioned, the cool-headed approach that the Government are taking includes many of our global trading partners. It is worth reminding the House that, while the US is a critical trading partner, with £330 billion of bilateral trade, the EU makes up 40% of our global trade and is …..." Lord Stockwood - View Speech
"I will have to come back to the noble Lord on that question. The pharmaceuticals deal was for medical exports to the US for at least three years...." Lord Stockwood - View Speech
"At the moment, these are bilateral conversations. We are acting in good faith and hope that they will come to a successful resolution...." Lord Stockwood - View Speech