- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As enacted)
This is the original version (as it was originally enacted).
(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).
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Text created by the Scottish Government to explain what the Act sets out to achieve and to make the Act accessible to readers who are not legally qualified. Explanatory Notes were introduced in 1999 and accompany all Acts of the Scottish Parliament except those which result from Budget Bills.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: