This document establishes the legal framework and regulatory requirements for the provision of clothing to pupils by local education authorities in Great Britain. The text is a statutory instrument issued by the government, detailing the specific conditions under which authorities are empowered or required to provide financial assistance or physical items of clothing to students. It serves as a formal administrative directive intended to standardize the support mechanisms for families within the public education system.

Legal professionals and policy researchers utilize this text as a foundational reference for understanding the historical and regulatory obligations of local authorities regarding student welfare. It is recognized as a technical document requiring careful interpretation within the context of subsequent legislative amendments and updates to UK education law.