§ Mr. Duncan SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what was the total amount of Government research expenditure on HIV-AIDS in 1996–97; and how many people received treatment for HIV-AIDS in 1996–97. [13999]
§ Mr. HoramThe total Government expenditure in 1996–97 on research on HIV-AIDS is estimated at £13.7 million. This figure includes expenditure by the Medical Research Council, the Department of Health and other Government Departments. There is relatively little contribution towards HIV-AIDS research from other sources such as charities. The Department of Health does not collect information on all treatments given to those living with HIV and AIDS. The survey of prevalent diagnosed HIV infections estimates that 13,817 individuals with diagnosed HIV infection were reported as having received care from statutory medical services during 1995. Information for 1996–97 is not available. These data are subject to under-reporting.