Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 10358

Products: Prices

Tabled: 21 October 2024

Answered: 29 October 2024

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to require supermarkets to charge regulated prices for certain products.

Answer

Justin Madders

The government does not intend to propose legislation directly regulating prices in supermarkets. Effective competition in the grocery market will ensure fair prices and choices are available to consumers.Promoting effective competition is the responsibil...

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