Main Points

Move control of legal training from self-governing bodies

Move control of legal training from self-governing bodies

Abolish restrictions on location of pharmacies

Remove licensing constraints on entry to the pub and taxi trades

Eliminate "special-interest" rules such as the Groceries Order

Enforce competition policy in self-regulated professions

Expand competition in provision of public services by tendering

Improve competition levels in gas and power sectors

Little progress improving competitiveness of ports

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