Targets relating to child poverty

12030 targets

(1)

The Scottish Ministers must ensure that the 2030 targets are met in the financial year beginning with 1 April 2030.

(2)

The 2030 targets are that, of children living in households in Scotland—

(a)

less than 10% fall within section 3 (relative poverty),

(b)

less than 5% fall within section 4 (absolute poverty),

(c)

less than 5% fall within section 5 (combined low income and material deprivation),

(d)

less than 5% fall within section 6 (persistent poverty).