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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Food Banks

Monday 11 May 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Ministerial Questions regarding Food Banks took place on 2020-05-11
  • Derek Twigg raised concerns that the Walney Jobcentre was not referring people to the local Widnes food bank
  • The Minister responded that jobcentres are collaborating with local partners to direct claimants to available support in their area

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Derek Twigg Lab Walney
Employment Benefits & Welfare
Context

The question addresses the lack of referral to food banks by jobcentres in the constituency, highlighting a specific case in Widnes.

Question

In my constituency, the jobcentre is not referring people to the Widnes food bank. It is important that the Minister intervenes and ensures that referrals do take place so that the people who need help get it quickly.

Answer from Will Quince (Minister of State for Welfare Reform and Housing)

Jobcentres are working with local partners to signpost claimants to the support available in their local area. The Trussell Trust and the Independent Food Aid Network are putting in place appropriate solutions where food banks are in operation. Local councils in England will be able to use funding from the new £500 million local hardship fund to provide further discretion to support vulnerable people.

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