§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will take steps to make grants for essential school clothing mandatory, in view of the recent withdrawal by Staffordshire County Council of the grant of up to £25 for purchasing such clothing; and if she will make a statement.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonThis change would require both legislation and the provision of additional resources and is, therefore, not practicable at present.