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We are in a strange period with regard to the independence of the central bank, but there is unquestionably an issue with the balance between monetary and fiscal policy.
Here is an opportunity to use a rights-based approach where the state has the responsibility to ensure that there is not an explosion of food banks, of which there are about 50 or 60 in Glasgow.
Some of its archives go way back, deep into the 19th century, with one or two interesting documents that I found dating from the 18th century or even earlier.
However, I note the point about the dates and the parliamentary recess. Given that we will have a copy of the report in advance to check for factual accuracy, I undertake to try to issue our response to the chief inspector’s recommendations as close to that date as possible.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
21 February 2020
It is good to get figures on the number of food banks and referrals to food banks. Have any of the local authorities identified gaps in provision of food banks?