Parents urged to apply for new Scottish Child Payment

The Scottish Government benefit will give eligible families and carers £40 every four weeks for each child under six.

The payment was announced by Ms Campbell in her role as Communities Secretary as a key plank in the effort to tackle child poverty.

Ms Campbell said: “This will be a welcome boost for families across Clydesdale and I would urge anyone who hasn’t applied to do so now.

“The Scottish Child Payment has been described as ‘game-changing’ as it will make a difference to the lives of thousands of children across Scotland.

For more information visit www.mygov.scot/scottish-child-payment.