The Scottish Parliament's Local Government and Communities Committee is holding an inquiry into child poverty in Scotland. The effects and causes of child poverty are well documented and the Committee's inquiry is intended to identify actions that would lead to significant improvements in the lives and prospects of children living in poverty in Scotland.

Click here to view a video clip of the Convener, Duncan McNeil MSP, and Alex Neil MSP giving their perspectives on the Local Government and Communities Committee's inquiry into child poverty. (Select video clip for 240408)

Written Evidence

A call for written evidence was issued by the Local Government and Communities committee for interested parties to submit evidence on child poverty in Scotland.

Call for Evidence on Child Poverty Inquiry

Evidence Submissions received

Oral Evidence

The Committee took oral evidence from a range of organisations and individuals.

Committee meeting, 30 January 2008

Committee meeting, 17 September 2008

Committee meeting, 12 November 2008

Committee meeting, 19 November 2008

Committee meeting, 26 November 2008

Completed Business of the committee