The letter, in the Daily Telegraph, says a law change would "severely restrict" Catholics' ability to "teach the truth about marriage in schools".

BBC: Catholic priests voice same-sex marriage fears

It states that marriage is only possible between a man and woman and warns that a change in law will "severely restrict" Catholics' ability to "teach the truth about marriage in schools and other arenas if they are also expected to uphold the opposite view at the same time".

BBC: Catholic priests voice same-sex marriage fears

Scotland's chief dental officer, Margie Taylor, urged parents to teach children the importance of keeping their teeth clean and to restrict sweets to meal times as much as possible.

BBC: Tooth decay of P1 pupils in Scotland at record low

Most European countries already recommend that parents teach children below the age of 14 not to use mobile phones for calls but to restrict themselves to text messaging.

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