Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if his Department will consult with representatives of (a) civil society and (b) affected communities ahead of its engagement at the UN High-Level Meeting on ending AIDS.

The UK Government is already engaged with preparations for the upcoming UN High-Level Meeting on HIV and AIDS. We are awaiting final decisions on the format of the High Level Meeting before agreeing the level of UK participation.

The UK government recognises and values the vital role civil society organisations play in the global fight against HIV and AIDS. We will work with the Robert Carr Fund and others to amplify the voices of marginalised populations to help make the High Level Meeting successful.