§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent representations he has received concerning the preventative treatment of acquired immune deficiency syndrome; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MackayMy right hon. and learned Friend has received a number of representations concerning public education and counselling about this disease; but there is as yet no prophylactic treatment for AIDS and I have not received any representations on this subject.
§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many aquired immune deficiency syndrome sufferers died in Scotland in 1983, 1984, 1985 and in the first eight months of 1986.
§ Mr. John MacKayThe Registrar General is aware, from the cause of death given by certifying doctors at death registration, of eight deaths for the period in question where acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) has been mentioned—0 in 1983, 2 in 1984, 1 in 1985 and 5 in the first eight months of 1986. The communicable diseases (Scotland) unit (Ruchill Hospital, Glasgow) is aware of 13 cases of AIDS sufferers.
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§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many people were treated for acquired immune deficiency syndrome in hospitals and clinics in Scotland in 1984, 1985 and up to the latest date available in 1986.
§ Mr. John MacKayThe information is as follows:
Year Number of patients 1984 5 1985 4 19861 7 1 To 31 October. Four of these patients were first diagnosed and registered while resident outside Scotland but have subsequently been treated in Scotland.