HIV TESTING WEEK

Early day motion 700, tabled 11 November 2013 by Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 27 members.

That this House welcomes HIV Testing Week which runs from 22 to 29 November 2013; notes that HIV Testing Week leads up to World AIDS Day on 1 December 2013; commends that it raises awareness for HIV testing; further welcomes the fact that it highlights the global issues of AIDS and HIV; expresses concern that approximately 22,000 people in the UK are unaware that they have HIV; celebrates HIV Testing Week for raising awareness of the importance of early and regular HIV testing amongst those most at risk; and calls on hon. Members to support raising awareness for HIV and AIDS by supporting HIV Testing Week locally.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, Liberal Democrat 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 2, Alliance 1, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Green 1.