Competition and Markets Authority Chairman

Olivia Bailey Excerpts
Wednesday 22nd January 2025

(4 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Justin Madders Portrait Justin Madders
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That is a very fair comment. We need to give businesses certainty and clarity that things will be resolved quickly, so that they have the confidence to make investment decisions.

Olivia Bailey Portrait Olivia Bailey (Reading West and Mid Berkshire) (Lab)
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How does the Department plan to appoint the permanent chair?

Justin Madders Portrait Justin Madders
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The appointment of the permanent chair will take place in the normal manner, as all other appointments do.

Pubs Code: Guest Beers

Olivia Bailey Excerpts
Tuesday 12th November 2024

(3 months, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Julie Minns Portrait Ms Minns
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I will give way first to my hon. Friend.

Olivia Bailey Portrait Olivia Bailey (Reading West and Mid Berkshire) (Lab)
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I, too, have brilliant independent breweries in my constituency, such as Renegade and Double-Barrelled. They make a huge contribution to our local economy and, importantly, make a great pint. Will my hon. Friend join me in welcoming the Government’s determination to improve access to the market for independent brewers and to get great local beers into our pubs?

Julie Minns Portrait Ms Minns
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I do welcome that, and I thank my hon. Friend for her intervention.