§ MR. MITCHELL HENRY (Glasgow, Blackfriars)asked the Secretary of State for War, How many of the medical officers serving at Suakin have died or been invalided since the occupation of that place by the British Troops; and, whether the medical officers serving there now will shortly be removed to a more healthy climate?
THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY, WAR DEPARTMENT (Mr. HERBERT GLADSTONE)(who replied) said (Leeds, W.)Three medical officers serving at Suakin have died, and ten have been invalided. The medical officers of the British Army are being removed from Suakin as the British garrison is withdrawn.