§ MR. BOLAND (Kerry, S.)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that, in consequence of the expenditure of the local government in Mauritius for military purposes, works of general benefit to the residents, such as the creating of a disinfecting station, the foundation of a bacteriological institute, and a regular scientific campaign against malarial fever, have had to be adjourned over and over again; and can he say whether there is any possibility of these works being now undertaken.
§ MR. CHURCHILLI have been asked by my right hon. friend to answer this Question. The reply to the first part is 609 in the negative. A director has been engaged for the bacteriological institute, a disinfecting station exists, and the Mauritius Government are considering how further measures against malaria can best be taken.