Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the scale of the economic impact of collective action filings in the Competition Appeal Tribunal, in particular in terms of jobs, growth and inward investment in the UK.

Collective actions before the Competition Appeal Tribunal provide an important route to redress for consumers that have suffered as a result of anti-competitive behaviour and play a key role in the wider competition enforcement landscape. Truly competitive markets are to the benefit of consumers, businesses, and the wider UK economy.

The operation and impact of the opt-out collective actions regime is currently subject to review, with a call for evidence having closed on 14 October 2025. Responses are currently being considered, and a consultation will be brought forward in due course once options for improvement have been identified.