§ Mrs. BrookeTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what action he is taking to ensure that health objectives relating to breast feeding are supported within the school curriculum. [133607]
§ Mr. Stephen Twigg[holding answer 22 October 2003]: The Department has no plans to specifically address breast feeding in the school curriculum. However, through Personal, Social and Health Education pupils learn about health and well-being, including making healthier, safer choices. They are taught to think about the alternatives and long and short term consequences when making decisions about personal health; and to seek professional advice confidently and find information about health. They also consider social and moral dilemmas, for example, how the choices they make affect others.