Together it adds up to the most comprehensive framework ever for tackling poverty in Scotland. We share a common commitment to delivering social justice. A belief that we are stronger together and weaker apart as people, as communities and as nations. In devolved areas we map out distinctive Scottish measures. But wherever lead responsibility lies, poverty is something that we can only defeat together.
Meaningful change requires a new set of tools to help fight injustice.
Our Action Plan will include new initiatives and policies from across the whole of the Scottish Executive. And it will show how the principles of equal opportunities and sustainable development should underpin social justice. But the starting point is to build a consensus on what needs to change - the targets . And also how we will get there - the milestones . The challenge is daunting, but the prize is immense.