Written Question · S7W-03495 · Session 7
Further to the commitment in the Scottish National Party manifesto to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items, what its respons…
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, what its response is to comments from the Federation of Small Businesses and Scottish Grocers Federation published in The Scottish Sun on 19 September 2026 that the policy could have adverse implications for both smaller food retail stores and small food suppliers.
The answer
The cost-of-living crisis means that many families are struggling to put food on the table, and we are taking action to help households with those pressures. That is why we are consulting on a proposal which seeks to make essential food items more affordable for households struggling to pay for their weekly shop, particularly those on lower incomes. Through our consultation and ongoing engagement with stakeholders, we are carefully considering the full range of perspectives and evidence to help inform policy development. This engagement will help ensure that any future scheme is proportionate, deliverable and aligned with the policy's objectives.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S7W-03495 by reference.