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Minister for Small Business gives evidence to Brexit: competition inquiry

2 November 2017

The EU Internal Market Sub-Committee continues taking evidence on their inquiry 'Brexit: competition' from the Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility and officials from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Witnesses

Thursday 2 November, Committee Room 4A, Palace of Westminster
At 10.10am

  • Margot James MP, Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
  • Chris Blairs, Deputy Director, Competition policy, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
  • Bridget Micklem, Deputy Director, State aid policy, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Likely questions

  • What opportunities might greater freedom in relation to competition policy afford the UK?
  • How is the Government working with the CMA to prepare for both the immediate and long term implications of Brexit?
  • What models is the Government considering for State aid control in the UK post-Brexit?
  • How is the Government engaging with the Devolved Administrations on their role in the design and enforcement of UK State aid rules post-Brexit?

Further information

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