§ Mr. Ian Millsasked 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. GummerNo. 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.