HC Deb 19 November 1974 vol 881 cc347-8W
31. Mr. Newens

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will recommend minimum standards to he observed by local education authorities in providing school clothing, physical education kit and other items required by pupils from families with limited means.

Mr. Armstrong

No. I have no evidence that local education authorities need guidance from my right hon. Friend on the exercise of their discretionary powers in respect of school clothing.