HL Deb 16 October 2000 vol 617 c65WA
Baroness Uddin

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is their policy on the wearing of trousers by girls in primary schools; and [HL4082]

Whether preventing girls from wearing trousers in schools constitutes a breach of equal opportunities or human rights legislation. [HL4083]

The Minister of State, Department for Education and Employment (Baroness Blackstone)

It is up to school governors to decide on school uniform or dress code policies in the light of relevant legislation, and to defend those policies locally.