Business Groups Ask John Swinney To Drop Food Price Cap Plan

More than 20 business organizations have sent a joint letter to John Swinney. In the letter, they urge him to scrap his plan to introduce a legal price cap on some food and drink items. The groups argue that the policy is “ineffective” and may not achieve its goal of helping shoppers. They also suggest that a cap could lead to side effects, such as pressure on suppliers and changes in how products are sold. The letter shows clear disagreement between parts of the business community and the government. Swinney will need to respond to the criticism and explain whether he will change or remove the plan.