Energy Prices: Support for Business

Kim Johnson Excerpts
Thursday 22nd September 2022

(2 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jacob Rees-Mogg Portrait Mr Rees-Mogg
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I would be delighted to discuss that with my hon. Friend. In my own constituency we have the Fosse Way School, a special school that provides a wonderful and caring service to children in very great need.

Kim Johnson Portrait Kim Johnson (Liverpool, Riverside) (Lab)
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The Secretary of State has mentioned that there will be support for the voluntary and charitable sectors. In my constituency we have a number of food banks and food pantries that are struggling to keep their doors open as they provide essential services for people forced into poverty. Can the Secretary of State tell us what level of support beyond the six months will be available to that very important sector?

Jacob Rees-Mogg Portrait Mr Rees-Mogg
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I have already answered several times the question of what will happen after 1 April.