§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Education what considerations underlay the withdrawal of health education and personal and social education from the national curriculum core subjects; and what steps he is taking to monitor the practice of teaching this subject.
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§ Mr. ForthHealth education and personal and social education have never been core or foundation subjects of the national curriculum. Aspects of these topics are, however, included in several core and foundation subjects, and must be studied by all pupils. My right hon. Friend will look to the Office for Standards in Education to provide him with information and advice about all aspects of education provision in schools.