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CMA Annual Planning

The Competition and Markets Authority's annual planning and strategic priorities are subject to parliamentary scrutiny regarding its independence, accountability, and decision-making transparency. Recent concerns focus on the balance between CMA operational independence and ministerial accountability, Board engagement in senior decisions, and publication of priority areas. The CMA Impact Assessment 2024-25 and ongoing consultations (including Meta advertising data commitments) reflect active policy development.

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26 Feb 2026 | Committee report linked

During the hearing Mr Gurr also demonstrated awareness of the trade-offs between, on the one hand political independence of CMA decision making on individual cases, and on the other, the importance of accountability to Government Ministers and to Parliament. (Conclusion, Paragraph 34)

During the hearing Mr Gurr also demonstrated awareness of the trade-offs between, on the one hand political independence of CMA decision making on individual cases, and on the other, the importance of accountability to Government Ministers and to Parliament. (Conclusion, …

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25 Oct 2022 | Committee report linked

The CMA is highly regarded by many practitioners and stakeholders, including internationally. In particular, the calibre and expertise of staff has been commended throughout this inquiry. However, we recognise the concerns raised in our inquiry about the level of involvement of the CMA Board and the transparency of its decision making. We therefore call on the CMA to engage its Board more proactively in senior decision-making and to publish more detail about its priority areas of work.

The CMA is highly regarded by many practitioners and stakeholders, including internationally. In particular, the calibre and expertise of staff has been commended throughout this inquiry. However, we recognise the concerns raised in our inquiry about the level of involvement …

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