Written questions by Fortune.

What support is available to small British manufacturers of natural stone products to help increase their role in the sustainable construction sector.

The Government is committed to the growth of a sustainable construction sector and to creating the right environment for small and medium sized businesses to thrive. Small British manufacturers of natural stone products can access support through the Business Growth Service, which offers online advice on issues such as decarbonisation and energy efficiency and services: for example, through connecting businesses to British Business Bank schemes such as a Business Finance Hub helping SMEs identify suitable finance options; and other support including access to the Department's International Trade Advisers.

If he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the Competition and Markets Authority's SMS investigation into Google's general search and search advertising services, published on 14 January 2025.

The CMA has been given bespoke tools to increase competition in digital markets through the Digital Markets, Competition, Consumers Act 2024. Strategic Market Status investigations are the gateway into the regime and interested stakeholders can engage with the process, including firms under investigation, relevant third parties and the wider public. Decisions on which SMS investigations to start are for the CMA as the UK’s independent competition authority.

If he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation entitled Investigation into suspected anti-competitive conduct by Vifor Pharma in relation to intravenous iron treatments, published on 31 January 2024.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is the UK's independent competition authority, and its consultations, including the live consultation relating to commitments offered by Vifor Pharma (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-proposed-commitments-in-respect-of-vifor-pharmas-supply-of-intravenous-iron), are therefore independent of Government. Any questions relating to consultations carried out by the CMA should be sent directly to the CMA.

If he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation on the implementation of the new subscription contracts regime, published on 18 November 2024.

The consultation on the implementation of the subscription contracts follows the UK Government Consultation principles (Consultation principles: guidance - GOV.UK). The subscription consultation is available in HTML and PDF formats. HTML provides greater accessibility for users. The PDF was published as an accessible PDF. Alternative methods of completing the consultation are available including online, via email and via post.