Autumn Statement Debate

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Department: HM Treasury
Wednesday 5th December 2012

(11 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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George Osborne Portrait Mr Osborne
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We have identified the hospital in Sandwell as a prime candidate for the new PF2. I know that it will help improve facilities for the many people my hon. Friend represents. It is a very good project and I hope that we will be able to proceed with it.

Julie Hilling Portrait Julie Hilling (Bolton West) (Lab)
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The Chancellor did not mention the other banks he has created—food banks. Is he not deeply ashamed that under his policies working people are dependent on food handouts to feed themselves and their families?