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The ministerial statement was reported in the press, and both the Daily Telegraph and the Times reported Mr Kenneth Clark MP's announcement that there was no conclusive proof that AIDS was transmitted in blood or blood products.

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The use of the "no conclusive proof" phrase was not an accurate reflection of the DHSS's actual understanding and belief, which was that it was likely that AIDS was transmitted through blood and blood products. The submission pointed out that the use of that line was to avoid alarming the public.

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In a letter from Dr Harris to Dr Gunson, it was stated that the expectation for the group was that the ACVSB would be concerned with "Major Policy" and that other groups with "interests in the field" would bring ACVSB proposals which impacted on the others.

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Lord Glenarthur did not believe at the time that importation of Factor 8 should be stopped, as the only alternative would be "to imperil the lives" of people with haemophilia."

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Any recommendations on avoiding products from large plasma pools would have been fully considered by officials including medical advisors.

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In an answer to a parliamentary question regarding AIDS, Lord Glenarthur did not know an answer to a question which Baroness Masham and said "he would find out and let her know".

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In his statement to the Inquiry, Lord Glenarthur stated that the MRC had created a working party, which was incorrect in July 1983 as it had not been established at that time and was established later on in October 1983.

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Clive Jenkins took issue with Lord Glenarthur's statement that there was "no conclusive proof that AIDS was transmitted through blood products" and Lord Glenarthur in his statement to the Inquiry noted he was not as concerned with the contents of Clive Jenkins' letter to him.

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In Lord Glenarthur's statement, it was noted that it remains the convention not to share with Ministers the details of decisions taken by ministers in previous administrations or the official advice on which those decisions were based or grant access to papers of previous administrations.

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The Civil Service Guidance Access by Ministers and Special Advisors to documents of a previous administration states that it remains the convention not to share details of decisions taken by previous ministers with current ministers.

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Dr Wagstaff sought information from RTD's about their use of the AIDS leaflet around late November 1983.

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Dr Darnborough wrote to Steven Green asking for information about usage, the method of distribution and impact on donor attendance.

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Regional transfusion directors were also invited to comment on the content of the AIDs leaflet.

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Dr Smithies wrote to Dr Sibellas enclosing an amended draft anti-AIDS leaflet.

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Dr Smithies wrote to Dr Wagstaff and Dr Rogers requesting any suggested amendments or comments on the redrafted AIDS leaflet by 6 July.

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Dr Smithies wrote to Dr Fraser, Dr Wagstaff and Dr Rogers requesting any suggested amendments or comments on the redrafted AIDS leaflet by 6 July.

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A report from the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens recorded a link between AIDS and transmission between blood and blood products.

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There was communication between officials and ministers regarding the leaflet on the subject of AIDS, this was limited to discussion of its distribution to STD clinics.

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Lord Patten stated that the DHSSNI followed the policies of the DHSS in London and had little influence over these policies.

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Lord Patten noted that the liaison with DHSS on health issues was done by officials rather than at ministerial level.

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