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.
Wildlife Trust publishes butterfly-spotting guide
The Manx Wildlife Trust has released a guide to all the butterfly species found on the Island.
UK paper says Island chippy "one of Britain's best"
An Island chippy has been named one of the best in Britain by a UK newspaper.
Mountain Road faces evening closures for TT work
Last-minute work to get the Mountain Road ready for TT means evening closures this week.
Do schools have enough technology for students?
Computer equipment for the Island's schools will be raised by a Rushen MHK.
New policy on hospital visiting times, says minister
Health Minister Claire Christian says the Island's hospitals have opened up their visiting times.
Music service funding rises just 16% in 15 years
Education Minister Daphne Caine says funding for the Island's music service has risen by just 16 per cent in the last 15 years.
Keep drones away from racing, says government
The government's reminding people they can be fined for using drones to film the Southern 100 or TT.
Asia Fresh applies for dissolution
The company behind a well-known food outlet in Douglas has applied to be dissolved.
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