§ Mr. Leachasked the Secretary of State for War what inoculation caused the death of Private Alfred Carlisle, aged 33, of the Leicestershire Regiment, on whom an inquest was held at the Grand Hotel, South Wigston, on 6th May?
§ Mr. EdenPrivate Carlisle received his second inoculation against enteric fever on 19th April. He was taken ill and died the same day. Post-mortem examination revealed the fact that he was suffering from a variety of medical conditions, more particularly disease of the main blood vessels of the heart. The cause of death was "acute dilation of the heart," to which the inoculation was a contributory factor. It was found at the inquest that Private Carlisle's unsatisfactory state of health could not be determined by external medical examination, and, as he made no complaint, would not be suspected. It was added that no blame can be attached to the military authorities and that everything possible was done by the medical officers.