WORLD AIDS DAY 2015

Early day motion 793, tabled 30 November 2015 by Margaret Ferrier (Scottish National Party). Signed by 62 members.

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.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 42, Labour 9, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Conservative 2, DUP 2, Independent 2, Liberal Democrat 1, Plaid Cymru 1.