Blood inquiry: Former health minister defends blood products advice on Aids
Infected blood scandal survivors have accused ministers of misleading the public in 1983. …
A quote from Ken Clarke, as he was known at that time when he was serving in the government, was used in the press release and said: “It has been suggested that Aids may be transmitted in blood or blood products, there is no conclusive proof that this is so. Nevertheless I can well appreciate the concern that this suggestion may cause.”