i think that school uniforms should not be banned as they are very useful in several ways

No - I've had to wear a suit pretty much from day one of getting a job - how much more of a shock to a young un from leaving school buth then having to change there very appearance

Do you agree with the old adage "If you buy cheap, you buy twice?" & if you do, do you make any concessions when shopping?

Each case on it's own merit. I would always look for the bargain - not the cheapest product, but the cheapest price.

I have Norton proection on my laptop - this is a free trial and is about to come to an end and I am wondering whether to take out a subscription. I have windows security which came with the computer and is free, but I'm not sure if I'm fully protected. I'm guessing there are others out there as well.Please could you take time to offer your opinion on best type of protection I should opt for. Many thanks.

Don't plug it in? Ronseal Varnish? Trojan Condoms? Don't go on I'nterweb? Don't let a fool on it? Common sense? A good Firewall/Antivirus (AVGFREE) Firefox and certainly NOT M$ Interweb Explorer!