HC Deb 23 October 1989 vol 158 cc291-2W
Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in light of evidence that HIV is spreading now faster among heterosexuals than homosexuals and to avoid possible distress to relatives, he will ensure that messages sent to emergency services after accidents or similar disasters do not refer to victims' sexuality as a reason for taking additional precautions because of a fear of AIDS.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

While all the emergency services have been issued with general guidance about AIDS, there is normally no question of their messages making any reference to victims' sexuality.