§ Mr. Kirkwoodasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what advice has been issued to prisoners about the implications for the spread of AIDS through the shared use of wet razors; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LangThere should be no occasion for the shared use of razors in Scottish penal establishments since each inmate is issued with a disposable or safety razor for his personal use. Guidelines on AIDS issued to prison staff make it clear that razors should not be shared. The AIDS leaflets which are currently being issued to members of the public and which include a warning against sharing razors will shortly be made available to inmates in penal establishments.