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| Poverty rates fall while average incomes also go down, say new figures | Poverty rates fall while average incomes also go down, say new figures |
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| The number of people living in relative poverty has fallen slightly, latest statistics have shown. | |
| In 2011/12, there were 710,000 (14%) individuals in poor households compared with 780,000 (15%) in 2010/11. | In 2011/12, there were 710,000 (14%) individuals in poor households compared with 780,000 (15%) in 2010/11. |
| The figures from Scotland's chief statistician also showed there had been a fall in the average household earnings in Scotland. | The figures from Scotland's chief statistician also showed there had been a fall in the average household earnings in Scotland. |
| Within the last two years, incomes have gone from an average of £461 per week to £436. | Within the last two years, incomes have gone from an average of £461 per week to £436. |
| Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon welcomed the official poverty statistics, but warned that there was no room for complacency. | |
| She said: "We know that the UK government's welfare reforms are already having a significant impact on Scotland's children, with further damaging changes still to take effect. | |
| "These figures take into account the environment in 2011/12, but a number of changes have been made since then. | |
| "These measures include changes to eligibility for child tax credits and working tax credits which could, on average, mean that households will become around £700 per year worse off." |