Clive Betts
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(12 years ago)
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Mr Brian H. Donohoe (Central Ayrshire) (Lab)
I thank my hon. Friend for giving way and congratulate him on securing the debate.
Mr Donohoe
Thank you, Mr Betts. I am sorry. Will my hon. Friend confirm that he is saying that in this age—in 2012—there is a necessity for food banks? Is that not an abrogation of all Governments’ responsibilities?
Mr Clive Betts (in the Chair)
I will call the Front-Bench spokesmen from 10.40 am. That gives no more than eight minutes each for all the other Members who want to speak. That is a voluntary arrangement, but I hope we can keep to it.