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Gluten free subsidy

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WQ.176/2025

WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BY DEPUTY L.K.F. STEPHENSON OF ST. MARY, ST. OUEN AND ST. PETER QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 14th APRIL 2025

ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON WEDNESDAY 23rd APRIL 2025

Question

"Will the Minister advise what plans exist, if any, to review the gluten-free subsidy scheme, and will she –

  1. state how many individuals received vouchers in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025;
  2. state the total amount paid out under the scheme in 2023, 2024 and so far in 2025; and
  3. advise when the effectiveness of the scheme and the appropriateness of the level of subsidy provided were last reviewed?"

Answer

  1. The number of individuals receiving at least one voucher: 2023  476

2024  477

2025 Year to date  473

  1. Total paid out (being the value of the vouchers spent)

2023  £283,737 2024  £300,179 2025 Year to March  £46,695

  1. The gluten free scheme was examined in March 2024 and considered alongside provision in the UK. The Jersey scheme was found to be effective and the level of subsidy appropriate to support the additional cost of staples, such as bread, flour and pasta for people with a medical requirement for Gluten free foods.