asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received about the sex education activities of the Family Planning Association towards school age children; and if he will make a statement.

Since the Department's grant to the association was renewed in January 1981, representations have been received on four occasions. Three concerned literature then sold by the association, and one was of a general nature. All were considered carefully and drawn to the attention of the association, which responded positively. I am satisfied that the association's activities in relation to young people make a valuable contribution to the prevention of unwanted pregnancies and are conducted in a framework that is supportive of family life.