§ Mr. EdwardsTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans she has to strengthen the Code of Practice between supermarkets and suppliers. [162652]
§ Mr. SutcliffeThe Office of Fair Trading has recently announced an audit of the supermarkets own records to determine whether there is evidence to support complaints about the code made by various suppliers. DTI is ready to look closely at their findings and any recommendations for action.
§ Mr. EdwardsTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations she has received proposing(a) a statutory code of practice between supermarkets and suppliers and (b) a retail regulator. [162653]
§ Mr. SutcliffeThere have been a number of representations from hon. Members.