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Kevin Foster

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Monday 7th December 2015

(9 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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In relation to this trial, has the Minister noticed today’s report in the Western Morning News, which says that food bank usage has dropped by 25% in Devon and Cornwall? Does he agree with the Trussell Trust that that is

“a sign that economic recovery is giving more people access to secure work”?

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It is always good to have external endorsement of what the Government are doing. That is just clear evidence that the Government’s long-term plan is working.

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