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.
Footpaths sealed off, awaiting bomb disposal team
The UK bomb squad will arrive on the Island tomorrow after a unexploded World War II device was uncovered in the south of the Island.
Town set for two-day music event
Castletown is bracing itself for a huge live music festival this weekend.
McGuinness’s TT Fireblade replica is strictly limited
Honda's marking John McGuinness's 30 years of racing on the Isle of Man with a very special limited edition motorbike.
Road closures announced for Peel's Viking boat races
The Department of Infrastructure has announced the road closures for one of the West's most popular events this weekend.
More information submitted on statue lighting over bat concerns
Proposed lights for a planned statue of a Viking king in St Johns maybe be too blue - but shouldn't harm bats.
Brewery makes appeal after pub furniture stolen
Did you pinch a pub's paraphernalia last night? If so, you might want to return what you took!
TT course shut after lunchtime crash
A crash in the west of the Island means part of the TT course will be closed for much of this afternoon.
Northern landmark reopens to traffic
A vital traffic route in Ramsey has now reopened after three weeks of work.
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