Relationships and Sex Education
15. What recent discussions he has had with the
Secretary of State for Education on ensuring that lessons
on HIV and sexual health form a core part of the
relationships and sex education
curriculum. [910038]
All children should receive good-quality relationships and
sex education so that they understand the benefits of
healthy relationships and how to protect themselves against
sexually transmitted infections, HIV, unplanned pregnancy
and abuse.
Does the Minister believe that the £6 million allocated for
relationships and sex education is enough when it equates
to a few hundred quid per school? Her Department has cut
£3.2 billion from public health spending, meaning that many
young people now cannot access STI testing, and we are
seeing a boom in STIs among young people.
The hon. Gentleman’s question is actually a matter for the
Department for Education, but I do not accept his
statement. The new relationships and sex education
proposals were widely welcomed across the House when they
were announced, and we will improve children’s ability to
look after themselves and have healthy sexual
relationships.
