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Written question asked by Gavin Strang (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 November 1991. It was answered by Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone (Conservative) on Monday, 11 November 1991 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Written question

Question
How many non-haemophiliacs in the United Kingdom 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 figures. (Holding answer 5.11.91).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
198 c409W
Session
1991-92
Subjects
HIV/AIDS Screening Transplant surgery Blood transfusions
Contains statistics
Yes