In a meeting between Kenneth Clarke, Lord Glenarthur and officials regarding donor leaflets it was noted that a press notice should "repeat that there was no question of donors being quizzed about their sexual habits" and the main objective "was to minimise any damage to the transfusion service". Read more about In a meeting between Kenneth Clarke, Lord Glenarthur and officials regarding donor leaflets it was noted that a press notice should "repeat that there was no question of donors being quizzed about their sexual habits" and the main objective "was to minimise any damage to the transfusion service".
In a meeting between Kenneth Clarke, Lord Glenarthur and officials it was recorded that if Lord Glenarthur was asked about the Blood Transfusion Service he "should emphasise that the risk to haemophiliacs was very small". Read more about In a meeting between Kenneth Clarke, Lord Glenarthur and officials it was recorded that if Lord Glenarthur was asked about the Blood Transfusion Service he "should emphasise that the risk to haemophiliacs was very small".
Dr Walford expressed the view that they had reached the stage with AIDS "where we are obliged to seek expert advice" and that while it was not the best possible source on AIDS, the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens was the most appropriate source. Read more about Dr Walford expressed the view that they had reached the stage with AIDS "where we are obliged to seek expert advice" and that while it was not the best possible source on AIDS, the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens was the most appropriate source.
Dr Bloom misled the Haemophilia Society when he wrote he was unaware of any proven case of AIDS in the UK haemophilia population. Read more about Dr Bloom misled the Haemophilia Society when he wrote he was unaware of any proven case of AIDS in the UK haemophilia population.
The first case of AIDS in a person with haemophilia was identified by the CDC. Read more about The first case of AIDS in a person with haemophilia was identified by the CDC.
The plasma from a donor diagnosed with AIDS was used in the treatment of 38 people with bleeding disorders in Wessex and South Wales, which transmitted HIV to a number of recipients. Read more about The plasma from a donor diagnosed with AIDS was used in the treatment of 38 people with bleeding disorders in Wessex and South Wales, which transmitted HIV to a number of recipients.
Dr Walford produced some wording for a reply by Lord Glenarthur to a question from Baroness Masham, including: "There is no conclusive proof that AIDS can be transmitted by blood, cryoprecipitate or Factor VIII concentrates but the assumption is that such transmission may be possible." Read more about Dr Walford produced some wording for a reply by Lord Glenarthur to a question from Baroness Masham, including: "There is no conclusive proof that AIDS can be transmitted by blood, cryoprecipitate or Factor VIII concentrates but the assumption is that such transmission may be possible."
Dr Craske wrote to Dr Walford informing her of arrangements for the investigation of "factor VIII related" AIDS. Any patient detected in the UK who had received commercial concentrate would be reported directly to CDC and CDSC. Read more about Dr Craske wrote to Dr Walford informing her of arrangements for the investigation of "factor VIII related" AIDS. Any patient detected in the UK who had received commercial concentrate would be reported directly to CDC and CDSC.
In a letter to Frank Field, Tony Newton said that the professional advice mentioned in Kenneth Clarke's reply in November 1983 was a reference to discussions at a UKHCDO meeting in October 1983. Read more about In a letter to Frank Field, Tony Newton said that the professional advice mentioned in Kenneth Clarke's reply in November 1983 was a reference to discussions at a UKHCDO meeting in October 1983.
Dr Hilary Pickles wrote to the CMO referring to Kenneth Clarke's parliamentary response of 14 November 1983, stating that the reply was "strictly true at the time" and although with the benefit of hindsight there were strong indications AIDS could be transmitted by blood products, conclusive proof was not available. Read more about Dr Hilary Pickles wrote to the CMO referring to Kenneth Clarke's parliamentary response of 14 November 1983, stating that the reply was "strictly true at the time" and although with the benefit of hindsight there were strong indications AIDS could be transmitted by blood products, conclusive proof was not available.