Food poverty: Households, food banks and free school meals
This paper provides statistics on household food insecurity, food bank usage and free school meals in the UK, and tracks the impact of rising living costs.

On 9 September 2021 at 3pm there will be a Westminster Hall Debate on the definition of Islamophobia. This debate will be led by Paul Bristow MP and Naz Shah MP.
The definition of Islamophobia (202 KB , PDF)
A debate on the definition of Islamophobia will take place in Westminster Hall on Thursday 9 September 2021 at 3pm. The debate will take place on the motion that: This House has considered the definition of Islamophobia.
This Debate Pack contains information on definitions of Islamophobia, statutory provisions relevant to Islamophobia and statistics on Islamophobia in the UK.
The definition of Islamophobia (202 KB , PDF)
This paper provides statistics on household food insecurity, food bank usage and free school meals in the UK, and tracks the impact of rising living costs.
A general debate on the topic of Pride Month is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on 23 June 2025.
A general debate on Windrush Day is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on 16 June 2025.