§ 93. Mr. YEOasked the Under-Secretary for War whether his attention has been called to the case of Thomas Morris, of No. 49, Lacey Street, Widnes, and formerly of the 5th South Lancashire Regiment, who is alleged to have endured suffering and to be still feeling the effects of anti-typhoid inoculation performed on him more than thirteen months ago; whether it has been suggested that this is a case in which the medical board of the War Office might conduct an investigation for the purpose of satisfying themselves in regard to the details which this man is able to give concerning his experiences; and what decision, if any, he has arrived at in the matter?
§ Mr. TENNANTI had my attention called to this case early in the year, and I understand that it has been suggested by Miss Loat that some further investigation is necessary. This letter was based on an assumption that a second inoculation had taken place. Of this, however, there is no trace or recollection, and I do not, therefore, consider that further action is necessary.
Mr. TYSON WILSONIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this man declares that he was inoculated twice?
§ Mr. TENNANTDoes this man declare that?
§ Mr. TENNANTThere is no trace in any Department to that effect. If my hon. Friend likes, I will have a further investigation made.