To ask the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) if he will make it his policy to encourage the general public to come forward for HIV screening;(2) if he will make it his policy to encourage all those who suspect they may be HIV-positive to come forward for HIV testing.

It is for individuals to decide whether to have an HIV antibody test in the light of their particular circumstances. Free and confidential counselling and testing are available through general practitioners and genito-urinary medicine clinics to everyone who wishes to have them.