HC Deb 17 April 1893 vol 11 c429
*MR. WEIR

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether it is a fact that the supply of surgical instruments and apparatus at military hospitals is inadequate, and that such instruments and apparatus have largely to be furnished at the expense of the medical staff; and, if so, whether the Department will consider the desirability of providing for the needs of hospitals at its own expense?

*THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. CAMPBELL - BANNERMAN,&c.) Stirling,

No, Sir; the fact is not as stated.

*MR. WEIR

If the right hon. Gentleman will inquire at the military hospital at Aldershot he will find it is the fact.

*MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN

I have made the necessary inquiry.