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Although the intention of the food parcels scheme during the first lockdown was to provide...

Conclusion
Although the intention of the food parcels scheme during the first lockdown was to provide food to the Clinically Extremely Vulnerable, it also had the effect of supporting wholesalers. However, it is right that in designing its support for the vulnerable, the Government has focussed on the needs of recipients and not suppliers.
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Government Response

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Source
Committee Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Inquiry COVID-19 and food supply: follow up
Report Seventh Report - Covid-19 and the issues of security in food supply 07 Apr 2021 HC 1156
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Addressee Bodies
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Timeline
Recommendation age 5.4 yrs
Report published 07 Apr 2021