NHS BLOOD/TISSUE TRANSFERS (HIV INFECTION)

As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.

This is an amendment to an existing motion

This motion was originally tabled by Dr Gavin Strang on 25 November 1991. This is amendment number 1.

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Suggested amendment

after 'no' insert, 'moral,'.

Original motion text

That this House recognises with sadness the plight of those people infected with HIV as a result of contaminated National Health Service blood/tissue transfers; recalls that the Government has given special financial assistance to haemophiliacs infected with HIV under National Health Service treatment by the blood product Factor VIII; notes that the Minister of State for Health has stated that haemophiliacs should be a special case; but believes that there is no logical or legal argument for the Government's refusal to extend aid to non-haemophiliacs infected by contaminated National Health Service blood/ tissue transfers; regrets the Government's failure to recognise their obligations towards this small number of people; and calls upon the Government immediately to included non-haemophiliacs within the category of persons compensated for infection with HIV under National Health Service treatment.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.