§ Dr. SpinkTo ask the Secretary of State for Education (1) when he expects to publish final guidance relating to the proposed circular on sex education in schools;
(2) what guidance will be given in the new sex education circular to ensure that homosexuality as the norm is not promoted in schools;
(3) what guidance will be given in the new circular on sex education to protect the young from homosexual proselytism;
(4) what guidance will be given in the new sex education circular to ensure that schools teach their pupils the basic facts of the law as it relates to sexual activity.
§ Mr. ForthMy right hon. Friend hopes to issue the final version of the circular on sex education in schools in April. He is carefully considering the views expressed in the consultations on the draft circular, including those on the matters mentioned by my hon. Friend. The draft circular suggested that schools should be aware of the requirements of the law, and that pupils should be taught about the values and knowledge needed to enable them to behave responsibly and morally.