§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many acquired immune deficiency syndrome sufferers died in England and Wales in 1983, 1984, 1985 and in the first eight months of 1986.
§ Mr. Newton[pursuant to his reply, 21 November 1986, c. 392]: The numbers of deaths in England and Wales of patients with AIDS by year of report to the communicable disease surveillance centre are as follows:
Number 1983 16 1984 29 1985 91 19861 102 1By end August.
§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people were treated for acquired immune deficiency syndrome in hospitals and clinics in England and Wales in 1984, 1985 and up to the latest date available in 1986.
§ Mr. Newton[pursuant to his reply, 21 November 1986, c 392]: The number of people treated in hospitals and clinics in England and Wales who fulfilled the criteria for AIDS cases and were reported to the communicable disease surveillance centre is as follows: 74 in 1984, 161 in 1985 and 267 by the end of October 1986.
§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what recent representations he has received concerning the preventive treatment of acquired immune deficiency syndrome; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Newton[pursuant to his reply, 21 November 1986, c 392]: We have received a large number of representations about many issues concerning AIDS, including preventive treatment. The Government's position on the major issues relating to the disease was set out by my right hon. Friend in the debate on Friday 21 November.