I declare an interest as well, as I am a Riverford customer. The hon. Gentleman mentions the recent impact of external events, but does he recall that the adjudicator’s code was tested before these events, particularly with regard to below-cost selling and marketing in the baking sector, which had its ramifications for farmers as well? Although there were interventions by the ombudsperson at that time, the code was nevertheless found wanting in that instance, as evidenced by the submission made by the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union to the EFRA Committee last year.
Groceries Supply Code of Practice
Proceeding contribution from
John McDonnell
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 22 January 2024.
It occurred during Backbench debate
and
e-petition debate on Groceries Supply Code of Practice.
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2023-24
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