Written question asked by Catherine McKinnell (Labour) on Thursday, 5 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Groceries Code Adjudicator: Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of expanding the scope of the independent Groceries Code Adjudicator to include the functions of the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator.

Answer: The Government is undertaking the fourth statutory review into the effectiveness of the GCA, and covers the period from 31 March 2022 – 1 April 2025. The review sought input on the GCA’s effectiveness in enforcing the Code, its role alongside the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator and potential unfair practices outside its current remit. The Government is currently analysing responses and other publicly available evidence covering the review period. The review report will be published as soon as practicable.

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