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Written question asked by Ernie Ross (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 December 2001. It was answered by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 December 2001 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Scotland Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, If she will make a statement about the number of children living in poverty in Scotland since 1997. (Failed OPQ). - Inc ref to 'Opportunity for All' in the Scottish Executive's Annual Social Justice RePort.
Answer

Mr. Ross: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if she will make a statement about the number of children living in poverty in Scotland since 1997. [17494] Mr. Foulkes: We are making good progress on child poverty. Detailed information can be found in "Opportunity for All", published by the Government, and in the Scottish Executive's Annual Social Justice Report, a Scotland where everyone matters.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
376 c157W; 17494
Session
2001-02
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Children Poverty Scotland
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk