Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kemi Badenoch and Maria Caulfield

Monday 9th September 2019 Commons Chamber

[Mrs Badenoch]

I thank the hon. Lady for that question. We do not collect that information, but the Department has other schemes that are seeking to address the issue, including our holiday activities and food programme, which has supported children from disadvantaged families over the past two summers.

[Maria Caulfield (Lewes) (Con)]

Female students at Priory School in Lewes were excluded on Friday simply for wearing skirts, which goes against the school’s new uniform policy. They are excluded today and will continue to be excluded until they wear trousers. What support can the Minister give to the families and pupils affected?