HC Deb 13 January 1995 vol 252 c252W
Mr. Simon Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security which HIV-AIDS organisations were specifically invited to participate in the consultation on Government measures to tackle discrimination against disabled people.

Mr. Hague

Over 100,000 copies of the consultation document "Disability on the Agenda" were distributed, in various formats. In addition, a meeting was held with the Terrence Higgins Trust to discuss the consultation document.

A total of 1,100 responses were received, including one from the Terrence Higgins Trust; and a number from other HIV-AIDS organisations such as the UK Forum on HIV and Human Rights; National Network of Body Positive Groups; the AIDS and Housing Project; Scottish AIDS Monitor and the Cambridge AIDS helpline.