§ Mr. Clifton-BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what proposals he has to end child poverty; and how many children living in poverty there were in(a) June 1997 and (b) June 2001. [13757]
§ Malcolm Wicks[holding answer 9 November 2001]: Child poverty and social exclusion are complex multi-dimensional concepts, affecting many aspects of children's lives—including their living standards, health, housing, the quality of the environment, and opportunities to learn. The third "Opportunity for all" report (Cm 5260) sets out the Government's strategy for tackling child poverty and social exclusion and presents the latest information on the indicators used to monitor progress against this strategy.