§ Sir Russell Johnstonasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many members of the armed forces who have trained in East Africa have now contracted AIDS.
§ Mr. FreemanIt is not my Department's policy to disclose information on individual medical cases.
§ Sir Russell Johnstonasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether, in view of the serious risk of AIDS infection, he will reconsider the use of training facilities in East Africa; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanAIDS is a worldwide problem. I see no need to reconsider the use of training facilities in East Africa, which are of great value. I am satisfied that the arrangements for briefing service units proceeding abroad, which cover AIDS as well as other health hazards, are adequate.