§ Mr. DoddsTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what the reason is for the Department of Education's decision to refuse funding for the Love for Life programme in schools. [175692]
§ Mr. GardinerMy Department does not directly fund or prescribe the use of any particular programmes or materials that schools should use. It is entirely a matter for individual schools to select the resources and materials they consider necessary to deliver the curriculum. The Chief Executive of Love for Life was advised of this reason in a letter dated 11 May.