Evidence of David Watters, a witness to the Penrose Inquiry. Coordinator of the Haemophilia Society from 1981, General Secretary from 1986 until 1994. Discussion over whether on not doctors should have used information given by them when advising patients; provided leaflets and materials; leaflets called Haemofact sharing information with members; discusses Ken Milne; wrote a paper on steps the UK should take to achieve self-sufficiency. States that the Society considered advice of its Medical advisers advice. Cannot recall if permission was sought for testing of stored samples taken from children. Discusses membership numbers. Discussed activity trips taken. Discusses provision of Factor VIII; perception in 1983 was that British concentrates safer; self-sufficiency a key goal for the Society; in early 1980s Society major promoter of use of Factor VIII products; opposed to ban of imported blood products; imported Factor VIII were encourage for use; view was that benefits outweighed risks of infection from HIV; Government line early 1980s was that there was no conclusive evidence that AIDS can be transmitted through blood products; acknowledges the Society failed to give out accurate and complete information about risks and realities of HIV. Discusses writing to members about HIV/AIDS. Denies that donors to the Society influenced the positions it took; denies lavish Society parties taking place; . Discusses Hepatitis C; initially thought it was benign, awareness of HIV much greater. Conclusion of topics B5 and C5.