A press release announcing the publication of the AIDS donor leaflet was approved by Kenneth Clarke. Read more about A press release announcing the publication of the AIDS donor leaflet was approved by Kenneth Clarke.
It was deemed important for Kenneth Clarke to make a ministerial statement regarding the AIDS leaflet so that the Government could be viewed as taking a positive step in an area where there was limited scope for action. Read more about It was deemed important for Kenneth Clarke to make a ministerial statement regarding the AIDS leaflet so that the Government could be viewed as taking a positive step in an area where there was limited scope for action.
John Parker was convinced sending the AIDS leaflet out with the call-up cards was "the only sensible thing to do" and that ministers needed to weigh the possible disadvantage of letting "risky" blood "slip through the net" against the advantage of minimising adverse publicity. Read more about John Parker was convinced sending the AIDS leaflet out with the call-up cards was "the only sensible thing to do" and that ministers needed to weigh the possible disadvantage of letting "risky" blood "slip through the net" against the advantage of minimising adverse publicity.
In a response to a comment from John Bolitho that the AIDS leaflet "cannot be seen as a leaflet which you read and then change your mind about giving blood", Dr Oliver responded that was "precisely what it is intended for". Read more about In a response to a comment from John Bolitho that the AIDS leaflet "cannot be seen as a leaflet which you read and then change your mind about giving blood", Dr Oliver responded that was "precisely what it is intended for".
In a memorandum to Dr Oliver, John Bolitho expressed concern that Kenneth Clarke would be "very irritated" if they were not able to control the distribution of the AIDS leaflet. Read more about In a memorandum to Dr Oliver, John Bolitho expressed concern that Kenneth Clarke would be "very irritated" if they were not able to control the distribution of the AIDS leaflet.
Dr Oliver held the view that the AIDS leaflet should be sent out with the call-up cards. Read more about Dr Oliver held the view that the AIDS leaflet should be sent out with the call-up cards.
A memo from John Parker to Dr Oliver outlined that the Minister of State did not want the AIDS leaflet to be distributed with call-up cards. Read more about A memo from John Parker to Dr Oliver outlined that the Minister of State did not want the AIDS leaflet to be distributed with call-up cards.
A letter from Dr Gunson to Dr Ronald Oliver outlined Kenneth Clarke's concern "that the issuing of the leaflet may be regarded as a panic measure by the Government and lead to resentment amongst donors and alarm amongst patients". Read more about A letter from Dr Gunson to Dr Ronald Oliver outlined Kenneth Clarke's concern "that the issuing of the leaflet may be regarded as a panic measure by the Government and lead to resentment amongst donors and alarm amongst patients".
Paul Winstanley expressed concerns regarding a lack of speed in addressing the risks of AIDS spread through blood transfusions. Read more about Paul Winstanley expressed concerns regarding a lack of speed in addressing the risks of AIDS spread through blood transfusions.
Dr Malcolm Harris advised Dr Hunt and Jane McKessack to make the details of the introduction of the AIDS screening test public in order to take presentational advantage of the extra funding for PHLS as well as stressing the importance attached to safeguarding the BTS. This approach was recommended as a safeguard in the event that a publicised case of AIDS attributable to infected blood occurred. Read more about Dr Malcolm Harris advised Dr Hunt and Jane McKessack to make the details of the introduction of the AIDS screening test public in order to take presentational advantage of the extra funding for PHLS as well as stressing the importance attached to safeguarding the BTS. This approach was recommended as a safeguard in the event that a publicised case of AIDS attributable to infected blood occurred.