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Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator

Commons · Question 76990 · Tabled 15 Sep 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 15 Oct 2025

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Asked by Andrew George

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator has (a) received information on purchasers not explaining variable price changes within seven days of a price review and (b) taken ste

Answer

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 15 Oct 2025

Under the Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024, purchasers must explain variable price changes within 7 days of a price review. The Regulations now apply to all milk purchase contracts. Breaches can be reported to the Agricultural Supply Chain...