Written Question · S7W-01503 · Session 7
Further to the commitment in Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items, for how long …
The question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the commitment in Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items, for how long it anticipates that any such price cap would remain in force.
The answer
Helping people with the cost of living is a top priority of this government and we will be taking forward consultation on this policy within the first 100 days. Issues will be considered as part of the policy development process, informed by engagement and consultation with all relevant stakeholders.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S7W-01503 by reference.