HC Deb 02 December 1996 vol 286 cc506-7W
Mr. John D. Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many cases of HIV infection have been reported in Northern Ireland in each of the last five years; how many persons have died of AIDS; and by what means they contracted the infection. [6114]

Mr. Moss

The number of cases of HIV infection and the number of persons who died from AIDS in each of the last five years are shown in the table. Information about the means by which the infection was contracted is also shown for the period 1991–95 inclusive. However, this information cannot be released in disaggregated form as it might undermine the commitment to preserve the anonymity of those who come forward for examination or treatment and discourage contributors to the voluntary reporting system.

Cases of HIV infection by year in Northern Ireland 1991–1995
Year Number of cases
1991 18
1992 14
1993 12
1994 10
1995 11
Total 65

AIDS deaths by year in Northern Ireland 1991–1995
Year Number of deaths
1991 5
1992 4
1993 3
1994 16
1995 5
Total 23
1One death occurred in 1994 reported in 1996.

Means by which HIV infection contracted Cases of HIV infection 1991 to 1995 by exposure category
Exposure category Number of cases
Sexual intercourse:
between men 46
between men and women 14
Blood/blood factor 3
Other/undermined 2
Total 65

AIDS deaths 1991–1995 by exposure category
Exposure category Number of deaths
Sexual intercourse:
between men 12
between men and women 4
Blood/Blood factor 6
Injecting drug use 1
Total 23