Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Consumer Goods: Scotland

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions has the UK Government had with the Scottish Government on the operation of the UK Internal Market in relation to the proposals of the new Scottish Government administration to introduce price controls on household goods.

Answer: The UK Government has not discussed legislative proposals on this issue with the incoming Scottish Government. It is unlikely this policy would interact with the UK Internal Market (UKIM) Act, and any interaction would depend on how the legislation is designed. The UKIM Act does not prevent the Scottish Government from introducing legislation – it is for the Scottish Government to design this policy and ensure that any legislation is within its competence.

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