TRUSSELL TRUST FOOD BANKS

Early day motion 1419, tabled 24 April 2008 by Robert Key (Conservative). Signed by 10 members.

That this House notes the work of the Trussell Trust, which aims to reduce poverty, deprivation and despair at the point of need; applauds its establishment of local food banks which collect and distribute basic food and vouchers to many thousands of people in crisis situations; welcomes the Trust's decision to open franchised food bank networks in over 20 towns and cities from Cornwall to Inverness; and encourages the Trussell Trust to spread its network further.

Signatures by party: Conservative 5, Labour 3, Independent 1, Liberal Democrat 1.