Debate contribution: School Uniforms: Right to Wear Trousers

Debate contribution by Ms Sian Mulholland on 14 September 2026.

MLA: Ms Sian Mulholland
Party at the time: Alliance Party
Date: 14 September 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: School Uniforms: Right to Wear Trousers
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5685741

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It is really disappointing and unfortunate, Minister, that that happened after public money was spent on the drafting of the Committee Bill, given that we talk about affordability. With regard to the choices, has your Department received any data on affordability and the school uniforms change, because we are hearing on the ground that parents are not seeing any difference? What data does your Department collect?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2574/22-27.

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