Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 78000

Farmers: Supermarkets

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

Fabian Hamilton

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure (a) farmers and (b) exporters are protected from unfair supermarket practices not covered by the (i) Groceries Code Adjudicator and (ii) A

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle

The Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator (ASCA) is responsible for enforcing regulations developed under the Agriculture Act 2020 'Fair Dealing' powers (section 29). Regulations introduced using these powers promote fair contractual dealing and contribut...

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