Question reference: S6W-00976
- Asked by: Jeremy Balfour, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 22 June 2021
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Current status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 7 July 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-00094 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 24 May 2021, whether (a) MSPs, and (b) other interested parties will be able to view the draft regulations on school uniforms that it is drawing up with its local government partners, and by what date guidance on school uniform policy will be available.
Answer
The Scottish Government is fully committed to working with our partners in local authorities to develop national guidance on school uniforms, for publication during the lifetime of this parliament. We will engage with a range of stakeholders in the process of developing this guidance.
The guidance will fully consider the cost of uniforms, in order to ensure that there are no barriers preventing families from being able to afford school uniforms for their children.