§ Gillian MerronTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how he will ensure that priority is given to HIV prevention work after April. [28930]
§ Yvette CooperThe Department will monitor investment in HIV prevention through the national health service performance assessment framework and through returns required under the AIDS (Control) Act 1987. This work will be underpinned by the proposed target to reduce by 25 per cent. the number of newly acquired HIV infections and gonorrhoea infections by the end of 2007, set out in the sexual health and HIV strategy.