§ *SIR LEES KNOWLES (Salford, W.)I bog to ask the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to the death-rate among the 3rd Battalion of the Lancashire Fusiliers, stationed in Pretoria, and to the fact that as many as fifteen men have died in three weeks; and whether he can give any information upon the subject.
§ MR. ARNOLD - FORSTERNo information to the effect mentioned in the Question has reached the War Office. A special report has been called for.
§ *SIR LEES KNOWLESIf the report is to the effect that the statement in the Question is true, will my right hon. friend institute an inquiry as to the cause and remedy?
§ MR. ARNOLD - FORSTERI should like to know the facts before giving an Answer to that Question.