Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the scale of the economic impact of the third-party litigation funding sector, in particular in terms of jobs, growth and inward investment in the UK.

Answered by Baroness Levitt - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice)

The Government recognises the critical role third-party litigation funding plays in access to justice and in the attractiveness of England and Wales as a jurisdiction to resolve disputes. Whilst we have not carried out a formal assessment of its precise economic contribution, we are seized of its importance to growth and the attractiveness of our legal services sector as well as the role it plays in extending access to justice. That is why we are committed to ensuring it works fairly for all. We are considering the Civil Justice Council’s recent report on litigation funding, and we will outline next steps in due course.

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the reduction in Competition Appeal Tribunal filings from 17 in 2023 to 3 in 2025 to date; and what assessment have they made of economic impact on jobs, investment, and growth in the UK’s legal services sector as a result of this reduction.

Answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

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.

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.

Answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

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.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to review the regulation of gambling sponsorship and marketing in grassroots football.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

We currently have no plans to review gambling sponsorship in grassroots football. However, the government is clear that wherever gambling advertising and sponsorship appears, it must be socially responsible.

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