Simon Blake, chief executive of Brook, the sexual health charity for young people, agrees it could provide a context for having "meaningful conversations".

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The chief executive of the sexual health charity Brook, Simon Blake, said the news that PSHE was to be a statutory part of the national curriculum was "absolutely brilliant".

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Earlier, France's Gilles Simon defeated James Blake of the United States 3-6 6-1 6-4, while Blake's compatriot Robby Ginepri progressed with a 6-4 6-4 victory over France's Michael Llodra.

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James Blake, Marin Cilic and Gilles Simon have also signed up to appear.

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