Education and Skills written question – answered at on 23 March 2005.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what her Department's policy is on the wearing of the Kirpan by Sikh employees.
holding answer
My Department's commitment not to discriminate unfairly on the grounds of religion or belief is set out clearly in its equal opportunities policy. Accordingly, the Department's policies do permit the wearing of the Kirpan by its Sikh employees.
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