HC Deb 29 January 2001 vol 362 cc51-2W
Ms McCafferty

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if female genital mutilation will be included in the forthcoming sexual health strategy; and if he will make a statement. [147597]

Yvette Cooper

The sexual health and HIV strategy will look at the range of issues within sexual health. In developing the work on the strategy, cultural issues including female genital mutilation have been considered. The strategy will set out actions for the future to improve awareness of these issues, develop programmes of education and provide information on support services.

We hope to publish the strategy for consultation shortly.