Member

Amendments 114 and 118 were tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Mohammed of Tinsley. Amendment 114 seeks a monetary cap, rather than a numeric cap, on branded uniform. I appreciate the noble Lord’s concern about a numeric limit: that schools might still ask parents to purchase expensive branded items. However, I reassure noble Lords that statutory guidance published last autumn already requires schools to consider how to keep the cost of branded items low and to demonstrate how they have secured best value for parents. We are happy to look at making this message even clearer in guidance.