Asked by: Baroness Jones of Whitchurch (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Business and Trade:
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to strengthen the role of the Groceries Code Adjudicator following the decision not to merge it with the Competition and Markets Authority.
Answered by Earl of Minto - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
The Government is currently undertaking the third statutory review of the effectiveness of the Groceries Code Adjudicator in enforcing the Groceries Supply Code of Practice, including whether the GCA has sufficient powers. The Government will carefully consider the views and evidence received. Our conclusions will be published and a report laid before Parliament in due course.
Asked by: Baroness Jones of Whitchurch (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Business and Trade:
To ask His Majesty's Government what is the timetable for the review of the role of the Grocery Code adjudicator; and how Parliament will be notified of the outcome.
Answered by Lord Johnson of Lainston - Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)
The Government is currently considering responses to the public consultation and other evidence to inform the third statutory review of the Groceries Code Adjudicator. A report on the findings of the statutory review will be published and laid before Parliament in due course.