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Written question asked by Tim Rathbone (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 June 1996. It was answered by Cheryl Gillan (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 June 1996 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.


Dept for Education and Employment

Question
If she will investigate the decision by East Sussex Education Authority to stop grants for schoolchildrens' uniforms; and if she will take steps to ensure that children from poorer families are not penalised. - Will write.
Answer

Mr. Rathbone: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if she will investigate the decision by East Sussex education authority to stop grants for schoolchildrens' uniforms; and if she will take steps to ensure that children from poorer families are not penalised.[32646] Mrs. Gillan: I will write to my hon. Friend as soon as possible and place a copy of the letter in the Library.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
32646; 279 c288W;279 c281W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Allowances Schools Uniforms East Sussex Education Authority