Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 27330
Food Banks
Tabled: 29 January 2025
Answered: 6 February 2025
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to tackle the root causes of dependency on food banks.
Answer
Alison McGovernWe are committed to tackling poverty and reducing mass dependence on emergency food parcels. We know that good work can significantly reduce the chances of people falling into poverty so this will be the foundation of our approach. The Get Britain Working...
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