Written question asked by Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party) on Monday, 20 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 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, pursuant to WPQ 126941, answered on the 20th April 2026 at 14:14; to detail any direct intervention on behalf of consumers they have had with suppliers or stakeholders from Northern Ireland.

Answer: In enforcing compliance with the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (“the Code”), the GCA aims to ensure that large supermarkets do not impose excessive risks and unexpected costs on their direct suppliers which would adversely affect competition and, ultimately, consumers. It is not the role of the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) to intervene directly on consumer matters. The GCA publishes an Annual Report and Accounts which sets out its priorities and performance.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 128587
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Groceries Code Adjudicator: Northern Ireland
Monday, 20 April 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Northern Ireland Groceries Code Adjudicator
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk