Damning statistics have revealed that four in 10 children in North Lanarkshire are living in deprivation.
Figures released by the Scottish Government show that 40.7 per cent of youngsters in the region are experiencing material deprivation, with many families unable to afford basic necessities.
A child is classed as living in material deprivation if the family cannot afford three or more items on a list of 22 necessities, such as access to a computer and internet, owning a warm winter coat and having a garden or outdoor space nearby to play safely.
The figure for South Lanarkshire is almost identical, with 40.5 per cent of children suffering from deprivation in the area.
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