§ 31. Lord C. BERESFORDasked whether sickness is still rampant at Osborne College; what is the number of cadets that are at present on the sick list, and the nature, if any, of the different illnesses; and what steps the Admiralty are taking for moving the cadets to more healthy surroundings?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe number of cases on the sick list at Osborne on Saturday was 133, namely, influenza, 106; measles 12; conjunctivitis, 10; pneumonia, 5; mumps, 2; tonsilitis, 1. Steps have been taken, pending the rearrangement of the college, to transfer the cadets of one extra term to Dartmouth, where extra accommodation is available and more is about to be constructed.
§ Lord C. BERESFORDCan the right hon. Gentleman see his way to get this place evacuated? The cadets have been ill ever since they have been in the place. It was hastily done up, and there is a great deal of consternation among the parents?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI think the Noble Lord knows that Osborne has been under our consideration for some considerable time past. For the moment we are keeping five terms there instead of six, which will assist in some degree.