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Mr. Ian Mills
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will seek to extend the distribution of European Economic Community food surplus to those in receipt of housing benefit.
Mr. Gummer
No. The Community legislation provides for distribution of food to the most needy, whereas I am advised by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Services that housing benefit can be received at levels of income equal to or exceeding average earnings.