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Data: Motions & questions to 19 Nov 2026

Written Question · S7W-01810 · Session 7

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

Answered Asked by Rachael Hamilton Con Lodged 17 Jul 2026

The question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the Scottish National Party manifesto commitment to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items, whether it is engaging with representatives of the retail sector and food producers to address the root causes of higher food prices.

The answer

Answered by Tom Arthur on 22 Jul 2026 · 5 days after it was lodged, on time

I refer the member to the answer to question S7W-01808 on 21 July 2026. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S7W-01810 by reference.