HC Deb 21 May 1981 vol 5 cc157-8W
Sir Bernard Braine

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what arrangements have been made concerning the provision of the contents of the contraceptive teaching pack produced by the Brook advisory centre for use in schools starting in the autumn.

Dr. Vaughan

I understand that this teaching pack can already be purchased by schools from Brook advisory centres.

Sir Bernard Braine

asked the Secretary of State for Social-Services what will be the annual cost to public funds of the Campaign starting in the autumn to motivate schoolchildren to use contraceptives using a teaching pack produced by the Brook advisory centre; and how much of this will be provided to the centre directly or through health education channels.

Dr Vaughan

The campaign to avoid unwanted pregnancies in teenagers will be run by the Health Education Council as part of its normal work in this field. The council has earmarked £170,000 for the purpose. The precise form of the campaign and the material to be used have yet to be decided.