HC Deb 17 June 1998 vol 314 c212W
Mr. Don Foster

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what representations he has received concerning the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order and their educational material; and if he will assess the authenticity of the material on their website and its coverage of Buddhist traditions with a view to advising local authorities on the suitability of the material for schools. [45434]

Ms Estelle Morris

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has received a letter from Lord Avebury concerning allegations on another website. The Department is investigating the allegations concerning religious education and will consider whether further action is necessary.