A Bill to make provision about the Groceries Code Adjudicator; to require coordination between the Groceries Code Adjudicator and the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator; to make provision about public procurement in respect of British food products; to make provision about the labelling of food products; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Mr Alistair CarmichaelLiberal Democrat
31 October 2025
The Bill aims to strengthen how the UK regulates its food markets. It would extend and clarify the powers of the Groceries Code Adjudicator, require closer coordination with the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator, and set rules on public procurement of British food and on food labelling. The overall aim is to improve fairness, transparency and accountability across the food supply chain.
Currently at the Second Reading in the House of Commons, the bill is in the early stages of its passage through Parliament.
Generated 21 February 2026
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 29 May 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Wednesday 19 March under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
