2Interim targets
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(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).