§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) if her Department's review of the present arrangements concerning school uniform grants will include the taking of evidence from outside bodies; and, if so, what action is being taken to receive this evidence;
(2) if her Department's review of the present arrangements concerning school uniform erants will include discussion with the Supplementary Benefits Commission.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonThe review, which is informal, is taking account of material already available, including representations made to the Department over the past year or so, the Price Commission report "Prescribed School Clothing", and the Child Poverty Action Group report "Battle Royal—Another Look at School Clothing and Maintenance Grants". It is also taking account of discussions with officials of the Supplementary Benefits Commission. It is not proposed to invite further evidence from outside bodies.