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Written question asked by Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party) on Monday, 13 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Groceries Code Adjudicator: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what role the Grocery Code Adjudicator has in Northern Ireland.

Answer

The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) ensures the UK’s largest grocery retailers comply with the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (Groceries Code). The Groceries Code is a competition measure owned by the independent Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).  Competition policy is a UK reserved matter. The GCA operates across the whole of the United Kingdom and regularly engages with Northern Irish suppliers and stakeholders.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
126941
Session
2024-26
Related items
Groceries Code Adjudicator: Northern Ireland
Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Northern Ireland Groceries Code Adjudicator
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk