CMA response to Northern Ireland Department of Education School Uniform Policy Consultation

On 18/10/2024, the Competition and Markets Authority issued an update regarding CMA response to Northern Ireland Department of Education School Uniform Policy Consultation.

The CMA supports the introduction of statutory guidance on school uniforms to make costs manageable for parents and carers. The authority endorses reducing branded items and single supplier arrangements to lower uniform costs. Additionally, the CMA suggests introducing cost control measures such as a price cap to regulate school uniform prices.