§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with Ministers at the National Assembly for Wales on legislative initiatives designed to ensure a co-ordinated approach to policy in Wales relating to HIV and on the provision of sex education guidance for students. [155967]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyI have regular discussions with Assembly Secretaries about a range of issues affecting Wales.
I understand that Jane Hutt, Assembly Secretary for Health and Social Services has published a sexual health strategy and a communicable disease strategy and that the Assembly's policy on HIV is being kept under review.
The Education Act 1996 requires all maintained secondary schools to make provision for sex education including HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases. The National Assembly's guidance in this area is currently being updated.
No new primary legislation requirement has been identified in relation to these matters.