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Jobcentres: Food Banks

Department for Work and Pensions written question – answered at on 21 February 2024.

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Photo of Claire Hanna Claire Hanna Social Democratic and Labour Party, Belfast South

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has had recent discussions with foodbank operators on jobcentre referral slips.

Photo of Jo Churchill Jo Churchill The Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions

Officials meet regularly with both the Trussell Trust and the Independent Food Aid Network. The meetings cover a broad range of topics, including signposting slips.

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  • (Citation: HC Deb, 21 February 2024, cW)

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