The Chief Minister says it's 'very troubling' that more people on the Island are relying on food banks.
Howard Quayle said in Tynwald yesterday that evidence appears to suggest a 28 per cent increase in the use of food banks over the summer holidays last year.
He added that 'no child should go hungry under any circumstances'.
It came in response to a question from Garff MHK Daphne Caine on what action is being taken to prevent increased demand on the Isle of Man Food Bank.
Police warn drug gangs 'we'll get you'
Police say they'll continue to pursue drug dealers and organised crime gangs, after three men were jailed over the Island's biggest ever seizure of class A drugs.
Prison lockdowns on MHK's mind
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Paper recycling to continue, says council
Douglas Council says its kerbside recycling scheme is unaffected by the end of bring banks for paper.
Appeal after scooter theft
Police are investigating after a child's scooter was stolen in Douglas last month.
No ward closures at Noble's to save cash
A row over cost-cutting at Manx Care is continuing after ministers decided to reject saving proposals put forward by the organisation.
Appeal for driver to come forward after crash
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Keys to hear questions about video doorbell fees
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Earl be back!
Laxey's best-known resident has returned home, none the worse for a fireworks ordeal.
