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Legislation
Draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill
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Codes of practice; Consumers; Costs; Enforcement; Food; Farmers; Protection; Monitoring; Retail trade; Supermarkets; Department for Business, Innovation and Skills; Groceries Code Adjudicator
Commons Library location
CS 344
Date
11 October 2011
Reference
HC 1546 2010-12
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House of Commons
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Select Committee reports; House of Commons papers;
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Business, Innovation and Skills Committee
Legislation
Draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill
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Codes of practice; Consumers; Costs; Enforcement; Food; Farmers; Protection; Monitoring; National Farmers Union; Retail trade; Supermarkets; Department for Business, Innovation and Skills; Asda; Co-operative Group; Sainsbury's; British Retail Consortium; Association of Convenience Stores; Groceries Code Adjudicator; Food and Drink Federation; Waitrose; Rural Shops Alliance; National Pig Association
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19 July 2011
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HC 1224 2010-12
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House of Commons
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Select Committee written evidence;
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Business, Innovation and Skills Committee
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Draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill
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Codes of practice; Consumers; Costs; Enforcement; Food; Farmers; Protection; Monitoring; Retail trade; Supermarkets
Date
12 July 2011
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House of Commons
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Business, Innovation and Skills Committee
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Draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill
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Codes of practice; Consumers; Costs; Enforcement; Food; Farmers; Protection; Monitoring; Retail trade; Supermarkets
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5 July 2011
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Business, Innovation and Skills Committee
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Draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill
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Codes of practice; Consumers; Costs; Enforcement; Food; Farmers; Protection; Monitoring; Retail trade; Supermarkets; Department for Business, Innovation and Skills; Groceries Code Adjudicator; Davey, Ed
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5 July 2011
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HC 1224-iv 2010-12
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Business, Innovation and Skills Committee
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Draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill
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Codes of practice; Consumers; Costs; Enforcement; Food; Farmers; Protection; Monitoring; National Farmers Union; Retail trade; Supermarkets; Association of Convenience Stores; Groceries Code Adjudicator; Food and Drink Federation; Waitrose; Rural Shops Alliance; National Pig Association
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28 June 2011
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HC 1224-iii 2010-12
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House of Commons
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Business, Innovation and Skills Committee
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Draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill
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Codes of practice; Consumers; Costs; Enforcement; Food; Farmers; Protection; Monitoring; Retail trade; Supermarkets; Department for Business, Innovation and Skills; Asda; Sainsbury's; British Retail Consortium; Groceries Code Adjudicator; Co-operative Movement
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23 June 2011
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HC 1224-ii 2010-12
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House of Commons
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Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
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Draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill
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Codes of practice; Consumers; Costs; Enforcement; Food; Farmers; Protection; Monitoring; Retail trade; Supermarkets
Date
22 June 2011
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House of Commons
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Select Committee written evidence;
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Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
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Draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill
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Codes of practice; Consumers; Costs; Enforcement; Food; Farmers; Protection; Monitoring; Retail trade; Supermarkets
Date
14 June 2011
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House of Commons
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Business, Innovation and Skills Committee
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Draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill
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Codes of practice; Consumers; Costs; Enforcement; Food; Farmers; Protection; Monitoring; Retail trade; Supermarkets; Department for Business, Innovation and Skills; Groceries Code Adjudicator
Date
14 June 2011
Reference
HC 1224-i 2010-12
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House of Commons
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House of Commons papers; Select Committee oral evidence;
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Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
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Draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill
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Codes of practice; Consumers; Costs; Enforcement; Food; Farmers; Protection; Monitoring; National Farmers Union; Retail trade; Supermarkets; Processed Vegetable Growers Association
Date
14 June 2011
Reference
HC 1199-i 2010-12
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House of Commons
My Lords, I am most grateful to the Minister for her encouraging reply. One of my main concerns is the speed of implementing this legislation because of further haemorrhaging in our dairy industry, in particular. However, I am also concerned that the adjudicator should have teeth. In relation to the implementation of the Groceries Supply Code of Practice, can the Minister explain why financial penalties will not be available to the adjudicator in the early stages of operation but will be made available only by order of the Secretary of State?
My Lords, I am most grateful to the Minister for her encouraging reply. One of my main concerns is the speed of implementing this legislation because of further haemorrhaging in our dairy industry, in particular. However, I am also concerned that the adjudicator should have teeth. In relation to the implementation of the Groceries Supply Code of Practice, can the Minister explain why financial penalties will not be available to the adjudicator in the early stages of operation but will be made available only by order of the Secretary of State?
Asked by
Bishop of Wakefield
(Bishops (affiliation))
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
13 June 2011
I know that the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Wakefield is most anxious to see the groceries code adjudicator established, as the pastoral care of farmers in his diocese is important to him. The Government believe that the most effective way to handle this matter in a highly competitive market is to name and shame retailers who breach the code. However, if experience shows that negative publicity is insufficient, the Secretary of State will have reserve powers to allow the adjudicator to impose financial penalties. I know that the Commission recommended that we should have such financial penalties, but the Government believe that the most effective method of control is to go through the naming and shaming process and to see whether that works before resorting to fining.
Legislation
Draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill
Subjects
Codes of practice; Fines; Farmers; Supermarkets
Date
13 June 2011
Reference
728 c549
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, is my noble friend aware that many Members in another place who represent agricultural constituencies—primarily my honourable friend the Member for Ceredigion—have campaigned for some years for legislation along these lines to afford protection to agricultural producers against the abuse of monopoly power by large retailers? Would it not be wise therefore to take these interests into account and to press on with the Bill as rapidly as possible?
My Lords, is my noble friend aware that many Members in another place who represent agricultural constituencies—primarily my honourable friend the Member for Ceredigion—have campaigned for some years for legislation along these lines to afford protection to agricultural producers against the abuse of monopoly power by large retailers? Would it not be wise therefore to take these interests into account and to press on with the Bill as rapidly as possible?
Asked by
Lord Avebury
(Liberal Democrat)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
13 June 2011
My Lords, we all agree that we wish to get this legislation through as quickly as we can. We have widespread cross-party support, and one retailer, Waitrose, already supports it, as do bodies representing suppliers, including farmers and third-world producers. However, as my noble friend knows, we have to go through the legislative process. If we can bring the Bill forward any earlier than we are aiming to do at the moment, then we certainly will, but there is a very full legislative programme and everyone thinks that what they have to do is extremely important. However, I fully agree with my noble friend and I, too, should like to see the legislation brought forward earlier.
Legislation
Draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill
Date
13 June 2011
Reference
728 c549
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, we welcome the Bill and the assurances received. The Minister said that only direct applications from suppliers can be made to the adjudicator. Why will the Government not consider trade associations? The Government have allowed anonymity in terms of representations, but allowing trade associations to make a direct representation on behalf of suppliers would be a valuable source of evidence for the adjudicator to consider.
My Lords, we welcome the Bill and the assurances received. The Minister said that only direct applications from suppliers can be made to the adjudicator. Why will the Government not consider trade associations? The Government have allowed anonymity in terms of representations, but allowing trade associations to make a direct representation on behalf of suppliers would be a valuable source of evidence for the adjudicator to consider.
Asked by
Lord Young of Norwood Green
(Labour)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
13 June 2011
I have no doubt that as the Bill goes through, the noble Lord will stand up and put these points to me. I am absolutely sure that everything will be considered. At the moment that is exactly what we are doing: looking at every possible way of getting this right for our country.
Legislation
Draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill
Date
13 June 2011
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728 c550
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House of Lords chamber
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House of Lords
My Lords, I think we would all support the groceries code and adjudicator who will ensure that British farmers and growers get a good price for their quality produce. However, can the noble Baroness tell us whether other producers will get a fair price for their produce? I am thinking, in particular, of the banana industry in the Caribbean.
My Lords, I think we would all support the groceries code and adjudicator who will ensure that British farmers and growers get a good price for their quality produce. However, can the noble Baroness tell us whether other producers will get a fair price for their produce? I am thinking, in particular, of the banana industry in the Caribbean.
Asked by
Lord Kennedy of Southwark
(Labour)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
13 June 2011
I am delighted to answer this question because I know that third-world producers are very keen for the adjudicator to be in place. I agree that suppliers to the large supermarket groups come in all shapes and sizes. I was once one myself, so I know exactly how this process works and exactly where the worries lie on either side. However, it is worth remembering—I used to have to remind myself of this—that these are huge contracts and people go for them because they are a wonderful way of increasing employment and expanding one’s business. Therefore, a balance has to be found.
Legislation
Draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill
Date
13 June 2011
Reference
728 c550
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Kennedy, made a point about bananas. Almost all the major supermarkets now have Fairtrade bananas. Is there anything we could learn from the organisation of Fairtrade bananas in this country that we could copy for dairy, pork, sausages or anything else?
My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Kennedy, made a point about bananas. Almost all the major supermarkets now have Fairtrade bananas. Is there anything we could learn from the organisation of Fairtrade bananas in this country that we could copy for dairy, pork, sausages or anything else?
Asked by
Baroness O'Cathain
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
13 June 2011
My noble friend makes a very good point. I am quite sure that other areas will be looking at the way in which Fairtrade and other such organisations have chosen to supply.
Legislation
Draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill
Date
13 June 2011
Reference
728 c550-1
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, does the Minister accept that there is extreme pressure from all sides of agriculture to have the adjudicator in place as soon as possible? The right reverend Prelate mentioned dairy, but the situation for pig farmers is extremely acute, and a lot of supermarket offers promote imported products rather than our own, which seems grossly unfair. Everybody is hoping for a fair deal for all those who have to deal with the few major players who control prices.
My Lords, does the Minister accept that there is extreme pressure from all sides of agriculture to have the adjudicator in place as soon as possible? The right reverend Prelate mentioned dairy, but the situation for pig farmers is extremely acute, and a lot of supermarket offers promote imported products rather than our own, which seems grossly unfair. Everybody is hoping for a fair deal for all those who have to deal with the few major players who control prices.
Asked by
Baroness Byford
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
13 June 2011
The whole reason for bringing in the adjudicator will be to arbitrate in disputes between the large retailers and their direct suppliers, and to investigate possible breaches of the grocery code, which has been in place for a year now. Of course, when there is a group of very big supermarkets together, that is a worry. That is the whole reason for putting this in place and I am sure that the noble Baroness would want this to go through as quickly as possible.
Legislation
Draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill
Date
13 June 2011
Reference
728 c550
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
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House of Lords
My Lords, the Government published the draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill on 24 May—that is, they have published draft legislation during the first Session, as they set out to do. The objective is to introduce a final Bill in the second Session, although it could be earlier if we have the opportunity. Of course, the timetable for introducing the final Bill will also be subject to the outcome of the pre-legislative scrutiny.
My Lords, the Government published the draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill on 24 May—that is, they have published draft legislation during the first Session, as they set out to do. The objective is to introduce a final Bill in the second Session, although it could be earlier if we have the opportunity. Of course, the timetable for introducing the final Bill will also be subject to the outcome of the pre-legislative scrutiny.
Answered by
Baroness Wilcox
(Conservative)
Asked by
Bishop of Wakefield
(Bishops (affiliation))
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will outline the schedule for the future consideration of the Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill once pre-legislative scrutiny is complete
Legislation
Draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill
Date
13 June 2011
Reference
728 c548-9
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, we all agree that we wish to get this legislation through as quickly as we can. We have widespread cross-party support, and one retailer, Waitrose, already supports it, as do bodies representing suppliers, including farmers and third-world producers. However, as my noble friend knows, we have to go through the legislative process. If we can bring the Bill forward any earlier than we are aiming to do at the moment, then we certainly will, but there is a very full legislative programme and everyone thinks that what they have to do is extremely important. However, I fully agree with my noble friend and I, too, should like to see the legislation brought forward earlier.
My Lords, we all agree that we wish to get this legislation through as quickly as we can. We have widespread cross-party support, and one retailer, Waitrose, already supports it, as do bodies representing suppliers, including farmers and third-world producers. However, as my noble friend knows, we have to go through the legislative process. If we can bring the Bill forward any earlier than we are aiming to do at the moment, then we certainly will, but there is a very full legislative programme and everyone thinks that what they have to do is extremely important. However, I fully agree with my noble friend and I, too, should like to see the legislation brought forward earlier.
Answered by
Baroness Wilcox
(Conservative)
Asked by
Lord Avebury
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, is my noble friend aware that many Members in another place who represent agricultural constituencies—primarily my honourable friend the Member for Ceredigion—have campaigned for some years for legislation along these lines to afford protection to agricultural producers against the abuse of monopoly power by large retailers? Would it not be wise therefore to take these interests into account and to press on with the Bill as rapidly as possible?
Legislation
Draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill
Date
13 June 2011
Reference
728 c549
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
I am delighted to answer this question because I know that third-world producers are very keen for the adjudicator to be in place. I agree that suppliers to the large supermarket groups come in all shapes and sizes. I was once one myself, so I know exactly how this process works and exactly where the worries lie on either side. However, it is worth remembering—I used to have to remind myself of this—that these are huge contracts and people go for them because they are a wonderful way of increasing employment and expanding one’s business. Therefore, a balance has to be found.
I am delighted to answer this question because I know that third-world producers are very keen for the adjudicator to be in place. I agree that suppliers to the large supermarket groups come in all shapes and sizes. I was once one myself, so I know exactly how this process works and exactly where the worries lie on either side. However, it is worth remembering—I used to have to remind myself of this—that these are huge contracts and people go for them because they are a wonderful way of increasing employment and expanding one’s business. Therefore, a balance has to be found.
Answered by
Baroness Wilcox
(Conservative)
Asked by
Lord Kennedy of Southwark
(Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, I think we would all support the groceries code and adjudicator who will ensure that British farmers and growers get a good price for their quality produce. However, can the noble Baroness tell us whether other producers will get a fair price for their produce? I am thinking, in particular, of the banana industry in the Caribbean.
Legislation
Draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill
Date
13 June 2011
Reference
728 c550
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords