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Written question asked by Heidi Alexander (Labour) on Thursday, 25 January 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 January 2018 (named day). It was answered by Steve Brine (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 January 2018 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Sexually Transmitted Infections: Screening

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what duties online sexually transmitted infection testing services have to follow best practice in respect of safeguarding and child protection issues.

Answer

Online sexually transmitted infection services are not offered to under 16s who would be advised to attend their local clinic where a proper safeguarding assessment can be undertaken in person.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
124990
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Children Internet Protection Screening Sexually transmitted infections
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk