HC Deb 20 July 1998 vol 316 c419W
Mr. Nigel Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what advice his Department provides to schools on the use of gum shields in contact sports. [51389]

Ms Estelle Morris

The Department does not issue advice to schools on the use of gum shields in contact sports.

The National Curriculum for physical education requires schools to ensure safe practice and to teach pupils why particular protection is worn for different activities.