Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 18 Dec 2013 Food Banks
"I was one of the lucky generation who was brought up in a country with a social market economy that was run by Governments—both Labour and Conservative—who believed that the state had a duty to provide a safety net for their citizens and should not abandon them to the instabilities …..." Roger Godsiff - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Gentleman for his comments, and I am aware of those facts.
In my constituency, the Sparkhill food bank feeds hundreds of people every week. I want to share with the House the comments of somebody who has used that food bank. She is a young lady …..." Roger Godsiff - View Speech
“At my lowest I was living off £5 per fortnight…I eventually sought help and was referred to fantastic local charities who helped me deal with my debts and in turn referred me to Sparkhill Foodbank. …..." Roger Godsiff - View Speech