§ SIR MICHAEL FOSTER (London University)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to certain proposals contained in a scientific publication for the prevention by means of a Royal Water Corps of enteric and other water borne diseases in war, and whether, in view of the recent heavy losses by these diseases in South Africa, he will give these, proposals his serious consideration in order to ascertain whether they offer any practical suggestions for preventing such disasters in future.
LORD STANLEYThe attention of the Secretary of State for War has been called to the pamphlet in question. The proposals have been carefully considered, but are found to be entirely impracticable for active service.