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Written Question · S7W-00297 · Session 7

In light of the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items in shops, whethe…

Answered Asked by Murdo Fraser Con Lodged 22 May 2026

The question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items in shops, whether it plans to produce detailed guidance for grocery retailers in advance of any cap coming into effect.

The answer

Answered by Tom Arthur on 4 Jun 2026 · 13 days after it was lodged, on time

The Scottish Government routinely engages with a broad range of stakeholders and is committed to sustaining meaningful and constructive engagement throughout the policy making process.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S7W-00297 by reference.