HC Deb 14 January 1999 vol 323 c257W
16. Dr. Lynne Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will make a statement on the effectiveness of sex education in schools. [64053]

Mr. Charles Clarke

Reports from the Office for Standards in Education have indicated that standards of sex education are adequate or better in most schools. The Government wish to build on the good practice which exists.