Dairy Farming and Dairy Products Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision to require the Secretary of State, in any negotiation relating to an international trade agreement, to seek to ensure that the agreement does not result in any detriment to UK dairy farmers; to make provision about the labelling of dairy products imported from outside the UK; to make provision about fair dealing between dairy farmers, processors and retailers, including in relation to pricing; to provide for certain additional contractual protections for dairy farmers; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Dairy Farming and Dairy Products Bill

What stage is the Dairy Farming and Dairy Products Bill at?

The Dairy Farming and Dairy Products Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Dairy Farming and Dairy Products Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Dairy Farming and Dairy Products Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Dairy Farming and Dairy Products Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Dairy Farming and Dairy Products Bill?

The Dairy Farming and Dairy Products Bill was sponsored by Sarah Dyke.

When was the Dairy Farming and Dairy Products Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 4 November 2025, at first reading.

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