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Written question asked by Gavin Strang (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 November 1991. It was answered by Lord Forsyth of Drumlean (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 November 1991 on behalf of the Scottish Office.


Written question

Question
How many non-haemophiliacs in Scotland have contracted HIV infection as a result of contaminated NHS blood/tissue transfers; and how many of those became infected before the introduction of the screening of donations in October 1985. - Inc figure. (Holding answer 5 November 1991).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
198 c175W
Session
1991-92
Subjects
HIV/AIDS Scotland Screening Transplant surgery Blood transfusions
Contains statistics
Yes