Memorandum from Chris France, Department of Health and Social Security, to Mr Whilcott enclosing a note of the first meeting of the Ministerial Steering Group on AIDS, held on 02/12/1985. Summary of a presentation by the Chef Medical Officer is provided. Refers to AIDS, the actual knowledge of AIDS, and the risks associated with it via blood products. Discussion about 3.6m allocation to be devoted to AIDS measures. Discussion about screening, testing, guidance and funding.