§ *MR. WEIRI 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. WEIRIf the right hon. Gentleman will inquire at the military hospital at Aldershot he will find it is the fact.
§ *MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMANI have made the necessary inquiry.