§ 14. Mrs. Currieasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he has plans to publish more detailed guidance to schools on health education.
§ Mr. Chris PattenHer Majesty's Inspectorate published last week a discussion document on "Health Education from 5 to 16", offering professional guidance in the health education field. My right hon. Friend intends shortly to issue a draft circular on the particular issues associated with the provision of sex education in schools. He has no present plans to publish other more detailed guidance on health education.
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§ 78. Mr. Nichollsasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received on health education in schools.
§ Mr. Chris PattenMy right hon. Friend receives a considerable amount of correspondence about all aspects of health education provision, including sex education, education about smoking and health, teaching intended to combat drug and alcohol misuse, and healthy eating. The Government have made clear tha they regard health education as an essential element in the school curriculum.