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FOOD SUPPLY CODE OF PRACTICE

Early day motion 94, tabled 23 November 2004 by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 76 members.

That this House calls for a strengthened Code of Practice, legally enforced, to ensure fair trade in the food supply chain; recognises that the current Supermarket Code of Practice is ineffective, not enforced and does not cover all parts of the supply chain; notes the Office of Fair Trading report that fear amongst suppliers of being de-listed by the major supermarkets has prevented anyone complaining under the current Code; and recommends that a strengthened Code is proactively enforced to ensure fair play for all those in the food supply chain and to safeguard against reprisals.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 26, Labour 25, DUP 6, Labour/Co-operative 5, Scottish National Party 5, Conservative 4, UUP 3, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.