Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent progress has been made on the appointment of a new chair for the Competition and Markets Authority; and when this position is likely to be filled.

Doug Gurr was appointed Interim Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) on 21 January 2025 for a period of up to 18 months. The Secretary of State is grateful for the leadership Doug Gurr has shown in re-focusing the CMA on growth, investment and building business confidence while protecting consumers.

An open competition to appoint a new permanent Chair will be launched in due course.