245. On 14 July 1989, the Government announced that a new clause would be added to the Employment Bill currently before Parliament which would exempt turban-wearing Sikhs from proposed regulations to be made under the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act. 1974, requiring construction workers to wear head protection. This proposed exemption is being made in recognition of the fact that many Sikhs (some 40,000 of whom work in the industry) would otherwise feel compelled to choose between their religion and their job. There will be a Parallel exemption for employers from civil liability in such cases. CCPR/C/58/Add.6 page 56 246. Under the Education Act 1980, a voluntary body of any religious persuasion which wishes to establish a new voluntary-aided school in England and Wales, whether or not the school already exist6 as an independent school, must seek the approval of the Secretary of State for Education and Science. Any such proposal must be discussed in the local education authority before it is published and submitted to the Department of Education and Science for consideration. 247. The Secretary of State considers all such proposals on their individual merits, taking into account a number of factors. He considers whether there is an overall need for extra maintained school places in the area, whether the proposed site and premises are satisfactory, whether they can meet the expenses which fall to them, and whether the teachers are suitably qualified. He will also need to be satisfied that the school will be able to deliver the national curriculum (this is provided for by the Education Reform Act 1988 and establishes three core subjects, namely, English, mathematics and science, and seven other foundation subjects, namely, history, geography, design and technology, art, music, physical education and, in secondary schools, a modern foreign language) and will provide equal educational opportunities for boys 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing policy changes and regulations related to employment, education, and religious accommodations. It mentions the Employment Bill, Education Act, and Health and Safety at Work Act, indicating a focus on labor and education policies.

**Category**
Education, Employment