Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's questioned on Farmgate prices
16 December 2015
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee takes evidence from supermarket top executives as part of its inquiry into farmgate prices.
- Watch Parliament TV: Farmgate prices
- Inquiry: Farmgate prices
- Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Witnesses
Wednesday 16 December 2015, Committee Room 16, Palace of Westminster
At 2.30pm
- Tim Smith, Tesco Group Quality Director, Tesco
- Alex Brown, Fresh Trading Director, Morrisons
- Judith Batchelar, Director of Sainsbury's Brand, Sainsbury's
Purpose of the session
For many farmers, falling prices paid for their products, are leading to an uncertain future. The Committee hears from representatives from the retail industry. The Committee investigates the price that retailers pay for dairy and red meat, and the role that retailers have in promoting British goods to consumers.
Further information
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