Prime Minister praises Brighton MP for having HIV test

David Cameron praised the Conservative MP for Brighton Kemptown Simon Kirby at Prime Minister’s Questions today (Wednesday 27 November) for having an HIV test.

Mr Kirby said: “Earlier this week in Brighton I was tested for HIV.

“This Sunday (1 December) is world AIDS day.

“In view of the fact that one in five people with HIV in this country does not know that they have it, does the Prime Minister agree that regular testing is to be encouraged?”

Mr Cameron said: “I pay tribute to my honourable friend, all honourable members across the House (of Commons) and everyone in politics who campaign so persistently and consistently on this issue.

“It is vital that we improve the lives of people who have HIV and AIDS in the UK but it is also vital that we continue working internationally, including through our aid budget, to tackle HIV and AIDS around the world.

“We can be proud of the money that we have put into things such as the global fund and of the fact that this country has achieved the target of 0.7 per cent of gross national income when many other countries have broken their promises.”