That was the main message from a report by the Child Poverty Task Group which has been published for consultation and is expected to inform the Assembly's anti-poverty strategy, which is due to be published in September.
Jane Hutt, minister for children in Wales, who set up the task group, welcomed the inclusion of the views of children and young people in the report. She said, 'They make it very clear that poverty isn't just about money - beyond this they can face bullying, stigma and a lack of respect.'
She added, 'Another key message coming from them is that poverty doesn't fit neatly into ministerial portfolios. It has implications for all areas, including education, social services, leisure and housing.'
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