Groceries Supply Code of Practice Debate
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Fleur Anderson
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Groceries Supply Code of Practice
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Christina Rees
Definitely, and I will come on to that. I thank the hon. Lady for her intervention.
Fleur Anderson (Putney) (Lab)
I welcome this debate not only for those constituencies with many farmers, but for urban constituencies such as mine. Many constituents have written to me about this important issue and have signed the petition, because it matters so much to have good fresh produce and fair terms and conditions for growers. We in Putney are shocked that half of British fruit and veg growers now fear that they will go out of business. We would like supermarkets to use their power to support small-scale farmers, not to undermine them. Does my hon. Friend agree?
