WORLD AIDS VACCINE DAY

Early day motion 2159, tabled 12 May 2006 by Lynne Jones (Labour). Signed by 71 members.

That this House notes that 18th May is World AIDS Vaccines Day, giving an opportunity to observe the urgent need for a vaccine that prevents HIV infection and AIDS; acknowledges that over 40 million people worldwide are living with HIV and that almost five millon new infections have occurred in the last year with developing countries disproportionately affected; recognises that existing HIV prevention methods help to reduce the risk of HIV transmission and should urgently be made available to all who need them, but that in the long-term a vaccine offers the best hope of stopping the continuing spread of HIV; further acknowledges that progress has been made in the search for a preventative HIV vaccine, with vaccine trials in progress in countries on every continent, but that major challenges remain; welcomes the UK's contribution to HIV vaccine research and development; and calls upon the Government to use its influence to urge the international community to recognise the importance of investing in new technologies as a critical element of the comprehensive response to HIV and AIDS.

Signatures by party: Labour 47, Liberal Democrat 12, Conservative 7, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Scottish National Party 1.