Targets relating to child poverty
2Interim targets
1
The Scottish Ministers must ensure that the interim targets are met in the financial year beginning with 1 April 2023.
2
The interim targets are that, of children living in households in Scotland—
a
less than 18% fall within section 3 (relative poverty),
b
less than 14% fall within section 4 (absolute poverty),
c
less than 8% fall within section 5 (combined low income and material deprivation),
d
less than 8% fall within section 6 (persistent poverty).