§ Mr. Simon Coombsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received from organisations or individuals on the plight of those infected with the AIDS virus as a result of treatment under the NHS, and what plans he has to respond to requests for assistance with the cost of treatment, including travel expenses.
§ Mr. NewtonWe have received approximately 200 written representations from individuals and organisations on this issue. All the facilities of the NHS are available to those who have been infected with HIV. Help
Year Scotland Strathclyde Greenock Port Glasgow (April to April) £ £ £ £ 1979–80 10,019,290 6,626,140 103,447 90,184 1980–81 14,123,563 9,847,098 289,568 199,653 1981–82 12,375,533 7,906,488 215,181 108,610 1982–83 22,670,751 15,454,679 413,061 272,372 1983–84 37,067,373 24,936,115 589,042 366,898 1984–85 54,250,887 36,927,066 852,311 531,208 1985–86 71,053,317 48,170,412 1,106,074 766,240 1986–87 71,373,760 50,070,021 1,595,050 901,497