§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the number of cases of acquired immune deficiency syndrome notified for each health board area over each of the last five years; what is the current total for 1985; what advice has been given to health boards regarding the isolation, treatment or prevention of the spreading of acquired immune deficiency syndrome; and what action has been taken by each health board in response.
§ Mr. John MacKayTo date, seven cases of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) have been registered in Scotland as follows:
1984 1985 Forth Valley Health Board — 1 Greater Glasgow Health Board 2 — Lanarkshire Health Board 1 — Lothian Health Board — 3 Since August 1983 the Scottish Home and Health Department has issued nine letters of guidance to health boards about various matters relating to this disease with the primary object of preventing its spread. Health boards are fully aware of the need for effective action and have responded appropriately.