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54 and 55.
Mr. Pounder
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) if she will have compiled and circulated to local education authorities a list of recommended books of reference for the teaching of sex education in schools;(2) if she will issue a circular to local education authorities advising against the use of a booklet entitled, Sex Education, published by the National Secular Society in the teaching of the subject in schools.
Mrs. Thatcher
No. I am sure it is best to rely on the good sense of teachers and local education authorities in these matters.