Andrew George

after `products', insert `, but is nonetheless disappointed that the Co-op was not prepared to support the Competition Commission's recommendation that a supermarket ombudsman should be set up to protect suppliers from unfair trading practices of the larger supermarkets;'.

11 Nov 2009

That this House welcomes the Competition Commission's establishment of a strengthened Grocery Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP) following their inquiry into the UK grocery market which found that supermarket practices which transfer excessive risk to suppliers, such as retrospectiv

21 Oct 2009

That this House wholeheartedly commends and supports the work of Michael and Henrietta Spink and the Henry Spink Foundation with regard to improving the services, and access to services, for severely disabled children, adults and their carers; has deep and profound sympathy for H

24 Feb 2009

That this House notes that global livestock and animal feed production contributes to 18 per cent. of global greenhouse gas emissions and is currently the most significant driver of biodiversity loss worldwide; further notes that the large-scale conversion of forests and other va

23 Feb 2009

That this House welcomes the recommendations of the Competitions Commission's Grocery Market Inquiry that a strengthened Grocery Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP) monitored and enforced by an independent Ombudsman should be established; notes that the Commission found supermarket p

22 Jan 2009

That this House congratulates all involved in the organisation British Cycling for the outstanding success of British competitors in the summer Olympics and acknowledges the remarkable work of volunteers in building up the standards of competitive cycling in Britain; notes the ch

13 Oct 2008

That this House notes the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport's acknowledgement that the level of service provided by First Great Western is a major cause of concern to him and his Department; further notes that the company received the lowest rating for passenge

18 Mar 2008

That this House believes that hon. Members should not in future be entitled to vote to determine their salaries and that their remuneration should be set to reflect the pay settlements for rank and file public sector workers.

14 Jan 2008

That this House welcomes the development of the New Acropolis Museum in Athens which is planned to open next year and which clearly demonstrates the capacity of the Greek authorities to receive and satisfactorily instal those marbles from the Parthenon which were, in the past, re

28 Nov 2007

That this House welcomes the provisional conclusion of the Competition Commission's Groceries Market Inquiry that the way some supermarkets treat their suppliers transfers unexpected costs and excessive risk which is likely to affect their ability to invest and innovate and which

21 Nov 2007