Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Monday, 23 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 October 2000. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Monday, 30 October 2000 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what recent assessment he has made of the advantages and disadvantages of schoolchildren wearing school uniforms.

Answer: Dr. Julian Lewis: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what recent assessment he has made of the advantages and disadvantages of schoolchildren wearing school uniforms. [135034] Jacqui Smith: The Government believe that school uniforms can make a valuable contribution to the identity and discipline of schools. It is, however, for school governors to decide whether there should be a uniform, and we believe that this should remain the case.

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