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Government's Draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill

Following publication of the Government's draft Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill, the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee has announced its intention to conduct pre-legislative scrutiny on the Bill. A series of oral evidence sessions will be held, further details of which will be announced in due course.

Topics that the Committee will consider include:

  • The need for the Groceries Code Adjudicator
  • Compliance with the Groceries Code to date
  • The specific provisions of the Bill
  • The functions and powers appropriate for any Code Adjudicator
  • The appropriate location for the Adjudicator
  • Enforcement powers, penalties, appeals, and funding
  • Coverage of indirect suppliers
  • Powers to investigate anonymous reports

Submitting Evidence

Written evidence in connection with the inquiry should be sent to the Committee by Wednesday 15 June 2011.

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