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Household Food Insecurity

Debate between David Simpson and Mike Gapes
Tuesday 6th December 2016

(8 years ago)

Westminster Hall
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David Simpson Portrait David Simpson
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Mr Gapes, I may have the same problem with my hair falling out.

Mike Gapes Portrait Mike Gapes (in the Chair)
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Let’s not go there.

David Simpson Portrait David Simpson
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I am sure that my hon. Friend will agree that there needs to be some process whereby when supermarkets reject certain foods, such as vegetables, because they are not the right shape, size or whatever, they are put on the shelves at a reduced price rather than put into anaerobic digesters. I know that some supermarkets are doing that, but more could be done.