A question on #FoodBanks tabled by Euan Stainbank on 23-06-2025 has been answered by Alison McGovern.

Heading: Food Banks
Question ID: 1815546
UIN: 62033
House: Commons
Date tabled: 2025-06-23
Asking Member ID: 5110
Asking Member display name: Euan Stainbank
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Asking Member Twitter reference: Euan Stainbank
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Question text: 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.
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Date answered: 2025-07-03
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Answering Member ID: 4083
Answering Member display name: Alison McGovern
Answering Member handle: Alison_McGovern
Answering Member Twitter reference: @Alison_McGovern
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Answer text: 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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Answering body ID: 29
Answering body name: Department for Work and Pensions
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