HC Deb 16 June 1879 vol 246 cc1915-6
MR. H. SAMUELSON

asked the Secretary of State for War, Whether the 42nd Regiment is still suffering from the effects of the Cyprus fever; and, whether it is about to be brought home before the usual time in consequence of the ill-health of the men?

COLONEL STANLEY

Sir, the report of the health of the men of the 42nd Highlanders was not altogether satisfactory, and as there was likely to be a certain amount of fever at Gibraltar, it was thought expedient that this regiment should not be left there.

MR. H. SAMUELSON

Will the right hon. and gallant Gentleman please answer the first part of my Question?

COLONEL STANLEY

Sir, I cannot say whether the men are suffering from Cyprus fever, because some of the men have suffered from fever contracted on the West Coast of Africa.