Written question asked by Lord Morrow (Democratic Unionist Party) on Thursday, 22 January 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 February 2026. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 February 2026 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.
Food Banks: Northern Ireland
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether food banks are a devolved matter to Northern Ireland.
- Answer
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Food banks are operated by independent charitable and community organisations. Social security, including welfare support, is a devolved matter for the Northern Ireland Executive.
The Government's Child Poverty Strategy includes measures such as lifting the two-child benefit cap, the Universal Credit deduction reforms and increasing the National Living Wage that will apply in Northern Ireland, so providing better support for low-income families.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL13833
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Northern Ireland Food banks
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- 2026-02-04 11:57:08 +0000
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