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NSPCC Warns Givan Amendments Won’t Ensure Hunger Payments

By Drooid · Oct 12, 2026, 3:38 PM UTC · How we work

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Education Minister Chris Givan proposed amendments that give him discretion over when holiday hunger payments start.
Givan warned MLAs his department lacks funding for the payments.
The NSPCC and Save the Children said the amendments provide no guarantee payments will begin.
They urged all parties and MLAs to reject the amendments and support the original bill.

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Education Minister Chris Givan proposed amendments that give him discretion over when holiday hunger payments start.
Givan warned MLAs his department lacks funding for the payments.
The NSPCC and Save the Children said the amendments provide no guarantee payments will begin.
They urged all parties and MLAs to reject the amendments and support the original bill.