Dr McIntyre observed that the AIDS situation did "not warrant action until the risks have been more fully evaluated." Read more about Dr McIntyre observed that the AIDS situation did "not warrant action until the risks have been more fully evaluated."
Dr Archibald Prentice's telex recorded that a meeting on AIDS would be held in Denmark in November and reported that as of 1 May 1983 over 120 cases of AIDS had been reported by European countries that were part of the voluntary notification scheme. Read more about Dr Archibald Prentice's telex recorded that a meeting on AIDS would be held in Denmark in November and reported that as of 1 May 1983 over 120 cases of AIDS had been reported by European countries that were part of the voluntary notification scheme.
Dr Archibald Prentice forwarded a telex from the WHO to Dr Scott and Dr McIntyre. Read more about Dr Archibald Prentice forwarded a telex from the WHO to Dr Scott and Dr McIntyre.
John Mackay MP expressed gratitude for the note from John Davies, but did not request or require any action to be taken. Read more about John Mackay MP expressed gratitude for the note from John Davies, but did not request or require any action to be taken.
Paul Winstanley stated "that progress on preparing a draft leaflet and a draft submission to Ministers was slow, but [he] was well aware of the need to consult SHHD on the leaflet and give adequate warning on the timing of an approval to Ministers." Read more about Paul Winstanley stated "that progress on preparing a draft leaflet and a draft submission to Ministers was slow, but [he] was well aware of the need to consult SHHD on the leaflet and give adequate warning on the timing of an approval to Ministers."
Paul Winstanley was said to have "confirmed that a revised leaflet - based on Dr McClelland's - was being prepared. He agreed to let me have copies of the final draft and to keep me in touch with developments, especially on the timing of submission to Ministers." Read more about Paul Winstanley was said to have "confirmed that a revised leaflet - based on Dr McClelland's - was being prepared. He agreed to let me have copies of the final draft and to keep me in touch with developments, especially on the timing of submission to Ministers."
DHSS ministers had asked for a statement to be used when publishing the leaflet to "put the matter in perspective" and to "allay any impression of over-reaction". Read more about DHSS ministers had asked for a statement to be used when publishing the leaflet to "put the matter in perspective" and to "allay any impression of over-reaction".
The AIDS leaflet highlighted that whilst some cases were reported, there were only a small number were in comparison to the USA. Read more about The AIDS leaflet highlighted that whilst some cases were reported, there were only a small number were in comparison to the USA.
In relation to the AIDS leaflet, John Davies advised that "No separate Scottish announcement would be called for, but an important point for any press inquiries is that Scotland is virtually self sufficient in Factor VIII." Read more about In relation to the AIDS leaflet, John Davies advised that "No separate Scottish announcement would be called for, but an important point for any press inquiries is that Scotland is virtually self sufficient in Factor VIII."
Regarding the draft AIDS leaflet, John Davies stated that DHSS officials were "toning down the text somewhat, largely to make clear that, even in the US, only a small number of cases has been reported." Read more about Regarding the draft AIDS leaflet, John Davies stated that DHSS officials were "toning down the text somewhat, largely to make clear that, even in the US, only a small number of cases has been reported."