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Data: Motions & questions to 19 Nov 2026

Written Question · S7W-00657 · Session 7

Further to the commitment in the Scottish National Party manifesto to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items, whether it will …

Answered Asked by Rachael Hamilton Con Lodged 29 May 2026

The question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the commitment in the Scottish National Party manifesto to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items, whether it will provide a list of the essential food items and products to be included in a basket of up to fifty items.

The answer

Answered by Tom Arthur on 8 Jun 2026 · 10 days after it was lodged, on time

The final list of items to be covered by the legislation will be determined by consultation and engagement.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S7W-00657 by reference.