Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 97678

Food Banks

Tabled: 5 December 2025
Answered: 11 December 2025

Question

Alex Ballinger

LabourHalesowen

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to ensure support is available for vulnerable people in poverty to have improved access to food banks.

Answer

Dame Diana Johnson
Foodbanks are independent organisations and remain in control of who they provide support to and how people can access that support. However, our Work Coaches are adept at providing holistic support to customers, and use their knowledge of local provision...

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