HC Deb 19 June 2000 vol 352 c59W
Mr. Jim Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for Health whom the Government have consulted on the development of a sexual health strategy for young people. [126100]

Yvette Cooper

The Integrated Sexual Health/HIV Strategy will set a programme of action on sexual and reproductive health and HIV for England, for the whole population. A wide range of stakeholders have been involved in the development of the strategy, including a written consultation with health professionals working in the field, meetings with the Royal Colleges, professional organisations and other key players. There have also been specific consultations with young people, black and ethnic minority groups and gay men and lesbian women.

A draft strategy will be issued for consultation in the autumn.