Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 1942

Food Banks

Tabled: 26 July 2024
Answered: 31 July 2024

Question

Rachael Maskell

Labour (Co-op)York Central

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she is taking steps to work with foodbanks to help ensure that healthy options are available for people from low income households.

Answer

Alison McGovern
We are committed to tackling poverty and ending mass dependence on emergency food parcels. We are introducing free breakfast clubs in every primary school to ensure children are fed a nutritious breakfast and are ready to learn and have created a new Mini...

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