📜 Business without Debate
Commons Chamber
In a swift parliamentary session, MPs unanimously approved new regulations under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act to enhance consumer protection. Additionally, they passed amendments to the Health and Social Care Act to improve regulations around healthcare services. Both sets of regulations, proposed by Anna Turley, were accepted without debate, marking a significant step in strengthening consumer and health standards.
Summary
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Consumer Protection: The House approved the draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025. These regulations were presented by Anna Turley and had been laid before the House on 18 December 2024.
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National Health Service: The House also approved the draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2025. These were presented by Anna Turley and had been laid before the House on 6 January 2025.
Divisiveness
The transcript provided shows a very low level of disagreement. The session is focused on ‘Business without Debate’ and involves the approval of delegated legislation under Standing Order No. 118(6), which does not allow for debate. Both motions presented by Anna Turley were agreed to without any recorded opposition or discussion. This indicates a unanimous or near-unanimous consent in the session. Specific examples include the approval of the draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 and the draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, both of which were agreed to without any noted disagreement or debate. The absence of any dissenting voices or amendments proposed suggests a session with minimal to no conflict.