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Mr. John Mark Taylor
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he is satisfied that local education authorities are taking all such steps as are reasonably practicable to ensure that sex education in schools is given with proper regard to moral considerations; and if he will make a statement.
Mrs. Rumbold
My right hon. Friend expects all parties to fulfil their new responsibilities and duties under the Education (No. 2) Act 1986, including the requirement for any sex education offered by schools to encourage pupils
He intends to issue shortly a circular on sex education at school which will include guidance on the implementation of the new legislative provisions."to have due regard to moral considerations and the value of family life".