Early day motion · EDM 793 · 30 Nov 2015

WORLD AIDS DAY 2015

Tabled by Margaret Ferrier (Independent) 62 signatures

The motion

That this House recognises World AIDS Day 2015 which takes place on 1 December 2015; further recognises that the day allows for people throughout the world to unite in support of the fight against HIV; notes that many parliamentarians, as well as the wider public, have shown their support for the initiative by wearing a red ribbon; further notes that approximately 100,000 people are currently living with HIV in the UK, whilst an estimated 34 million people have HIV worldwide; commends the Scottish Government for spending £28 million this year to deliver its revised framework on this issue and to tackle the stigma around HIV infection; and calls on the Government to show its support for World AIDS Day by committing to fight prejudice and improve education concerning HIV.

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