They gave evidence about the Sex Talkers peer education project on January 16. They also told MPs about local services for lesbian, gay and bisexual young people, genito-urinary medicine, and gave their opinions on contraception and sex education in schools. All four are part of the borough's Youth Council.
Julie Hilling, manager for youth participation at Wigan's Connexions service, Positive Futures, said: "The young people told the politicians that the best way to educate young people is through other young people."
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