§ Mr. Berminghamasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has now issued the Government leaflet on AIDS to all prisoners currently serving a sentence in England, Wales and Northern Ireland; and whether he plans to make available any other advice to prisoners on the dangers and risks of AIDS.
§ Mr. MellorThe leaflet "AIDS: Don't Die of Ignorance" will be distributed to prison service establishments in England and Wales in the course of the next few days for issue to all prisoners currently on the nominal roll. Governors and medical officers are being asked to continue to make the leaflet and other suitable educational material available to prisoners by displaying copies in the reception area, the prison hospital and other appropriate locations. A prisoner who wishes to receive personal advice may consult the medical officer in confidence.
Practice in Northern Ireland is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.