Simon Kirby, MP for Kemptown & Peacehaven has been re-elected as Vice Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group on HIV and AIDS. The unanimous decision was reached at the group’s Annual General Meeting, held in Parliament this morning.
Simon has been Vice-Chairman and Treasurer of the group since shortly after his election in 2010. In that time the APPG has carried out important work promoting public health and drawing attention to the ongoing fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic both in the UK and overseas.
Simon said:
“As a Member of Parliament for a Brighton constituency I am very aware of the ongoing struggle against HIV/AIDS. Brighton has one of the highest levels of HIV in the country with more than 7 per 1,000 people living with the virus. However, more than a quarter of people with HIV in the UK are undiagnosed and therefore at risk of serious health problems.
“I believe that the APPG HIV/AIDS has been doing fantastic work in raising awareness of continued risk of infection and the need for greater emphasis on prevention of this terrible illness. This is a very important message for people in my constituency, and I am therefore delighted to have retained my position on this important Parliamentary group. I will continue working hard with my fellow MPs and Peers to ensure that the British Government is leading the fight against HIV/AIDS at home and in developing countries.”
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