Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 62033

Food Banks

Tabled: 23 June 2025
Answered: 3 July 2025

Question

Euan Stainbank

LabourFalkirk

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to food bank referral slips on levels of food poverty since February 2024.

Answer

Alison McGovern
Under the previous administration, DWP introduced a new food charity signposting slip to replace the one previously used, removing personal data to better comply with obligations, including GDPR responsibilities, and to improve our process. The new slip d...

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