The minister made the comments responding concerns about some food banks running out of stock.
Environment Secretary Therese Coffey has suggested people struggling to afford their food bills could consider working more hours.
Labour MP Rachael Maskell could be heard saying “that’s appalling” as Ms Coffey replied to her concerns about food banks in York running out of stock.She also said “one of the best ways” for people to boost their incomes is by either getting into work if they are unemployed” or “potentially to work some more hours” or “get upskilled” in a bid to secure a higher wage.Ms Maskell said: “With the ONS highlighting a 16.
“But we talk about aspects of food pricing, inflation is really tough at the moment, there’s no doubt about that, and I’m conscious though, that we still have a situation where generally across Europe we have one of the lowest proportion of our incomes being spent on food. Supermarkets have been very competitive.
“But I do want to encourage her to also work in supporting the household support fund, that is intended to go to people particularly in need. “But of course we do know that one of the best ways to boost their incomes is not only to get into work if they’re not in work already, but potentially to work some more hours, to get upskilled, to get a higher income, but of course the local welfare grant that was given some time ago now by central government to local councils is there for them to use as well.”
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