The Communications and Digital Committee in the House of Lords is examining whether the Digital Markets, Consumer and Competition Bill delivers on its three core aims: improving consumer protection, regulating digital markets, and strengthening competition enforcement powers.

Committee Chair Baroness Stowell has said that “getting this legislation right is about ensuring digital markets provide a level playing field and the opportunity for innovation to flourish and consumers enjoy the benefits of greater choice”.

In its written evidence to the Committee, the PPA has highlighted the importance of this legislation to address existing barriers to competition in the digital market, particularly with advertising. This feeds into the PPA’s wider advocacy work around the Bill with both the House of Lords and the House of Commons.

The Committee will hear from expert witnesses over the coming weeks and eventually conclude its inquiry with a series of recommendations for the Government relating to the Bill.

What next?

The PPA will be monitoring this inquiry and will provide updates on significant developments.

If you wish to discuss these matters with us directly, please contact our Policy and Public Affairs Manager Eilidh.wilson@ppa.co.uk.

You can view the House of Lords ongoing inquiry into the Digital Markets, Consumer and Competition Bill here.