To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions pursuant to the answer of 22 January 2009, Official Report, column 1685W, on poverty: children, how many children were living in poverty in Scotland in January (a) 2007, (b) 2008 and (c) 2009. (252650)

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him on 19 November 2008, Official Report, column 563W.

2006-07 data is still the latest available information.