Mr. Ron Brownasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what advice the Scottish Education Department has issued to regional councils about the problem of acquired immune deficiency syndrome, particularly in regard to hygiene in schools; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Allan StewartPreliminary guidance was issued by the Scottish Education Department in October 1985 in relation to children with haemophilia who may have been exposed to the HTLVIII virus. Prelimimary guidance for social work departments was also issued in January of this year. The guidance was prepared in consultation with the Scottish Home and Health department and recommended simple hygienic precautions to counter the spread of the virus. Detailed guidance is being prepared and will be issued as soon as possible.