To ask the Secretary of Statefor Northern Ireland how many haemophiliacs in Northern Ireland became infected with (a) HIV and (b) hepatitis C in each of the last five years. (103466)

Information on the number of haemophiliacs in Northern Ireland who have become infected with (a) HIV and (b) hepatitis C in each of the last five years is not available.

However, figures are available on HIV-infected individuals and the probable route of their infection. Over the calendar years 2002 to 2006 (first three quarters) no individual newly diagnosed with HIV had their probable route of infection classed as being via blood/tissue transfer or blood factor.