§ MR. H. SAMUELSONasked 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 STANLEYSir, 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. SAMUELSONWill the right hon. and gallant Gentleman please answer the first part of my Question?
§ COLONEL STANLEYSir, 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.