HC Deb 09 December 1985 vol 88 c494W
Mr. David Young

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when his Department was first aware that the acquired immune deficiency syndrome was a sexually communicable disease; and what action was then taken to seek to combat the dangers.

Mr. Hayhoe

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. David Young

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many acquired immune deficiency syndrome cases have occurred in the Bolton area in each year since acquired immune deficiency syndrome was first notified.

Mr. Hayhoe

Nine cases have been reported in the areas of the Mersey and North-Western regional health authorities. It is not possible to provide a breakdown of this figure without running the risk of affecting the confidentiality of information on individual patients.

Mr. David Young

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make acquired immune deficiency syndrome a notifiable disease.

Mr. Hayhoe

No, but the matter is kept under review.