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Competition: Civil Proceedings

Asked by Sir Julian SmithConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 28 April 2026UIN 129471

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he plans to publish his Department's (a) review of and (b) consultation on the opt-out collective actions regime.

Answered by Kate Dearden

The Government’s call for evidence on the opt-out collective actions regime closed on 14 October 2025. Careful consideration is being given to responses received and a consultation on potential changes to the regime will be published in spring of this year.

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