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Written question asked by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 10 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 July 2000. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Monday, 17 July 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 advice he gives to school governors regarding school uniform policies which ban girls from wearing trousers.
Answer

Mr. Nigel Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what advice he gives to school governors regarding school uniform policies which ban girls from wearing trousers. [130433] Jacqui Smith: We have not issued guidance about school uniforms because we believe school governors should be free to decide what their school uniform or dress code policies should be.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
354 c84W; 130433
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Codes of practice Schools Uniforms
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk