The Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill - Your Chance to Comment

The Scottish Parliament’s Social Security Committee is seeking views on the Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill. The Committee will be considering evidence during March and April with a view to reporting its views on the general principles of the Bill in May.

The Bill is narrow and confined to high level strategic outcomes. It establishes a framework for reducing child poverty and puts in place mechanisms to assess progress. 

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The Scottish Government introduced the Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill on 9 February 2017.  The Bill establishes a framework for reducing child poverty and puts in place mechanisms to assess progress.  The Bill does not extend to specific policy measures that could contribute to reducing child poverty. 

It establishes statutory targets to be met by Scottish Ministers relating to child poverty and a requirement to prepare delivery plans and annual progress reports.  The Bill requires local authorities and health boards to report jointly on what local actions are being taken to contribute to meeting targets.

You can read about the Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill below: