§ Mr. Bessellasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will now introduce legislation to prevent state 251W schools and colleges from compelling scholars to wear uniforms that are not provided free of charge.
§ Miss BaconThis is a matter best left to the discretion of schools and local education authorities, who have power to make grants towards the cost of school uniforms in cases of hardship. I hope that authorities will ensure that the uniforms recommended are not expensive.