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Food Banks: Blyth and Ashington

Asked by Ian LaveryLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 30 July 2024UIN 1500

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many families use foodbanks in Blyth and Ashington constituency.

Answered by Alison McGovern

Statistics for the total number of families using foodbanks is not available at a constituency level.

Figures for families using foodbanks in the North East in the past 30 days and 12 months is available on Stat-Xplore: Stat-Xplore - Home (dwp.gov.uk)

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