Thursday 23rd March 2023

(1 year, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mark Spencer Portrait Mark Spencer
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We are very keen to use the power of government to procure top-quality, UK-produced food. As the hon. Lady identifies, we made a commitment to try to get to 50% as soon as possible. We remain committed to encouraging UK Government Departments to procure great British food, which is one tool the Government are using.

Navendu Mishra Portrait Navendu Mishra (Stockport) (Lab)
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Both Chelwood Foodbank Plus and Stockport food bank support people in my constituency, and I am grateful to them. The Trussell Trust network has had to distribute more than 7,000 emergency food parcels each day this winter. Is the Minister proud of his Government’s record on food poverty?