§ 22. Mr. HOGGEasked the Under secretary of State for War whether he can state the number of recruits taken at the age of eighteen who have died at Chilsdon Camp?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONThe total number during March, April, May, and June is 1764 34, of whom 9 died of cerebro-spinal fever, 10 of pneumonia and broncho-pneumonia, 14 of measles, and 1 of heart disease.
§ Mr. HOGGECan the hon. Gentleman say what steps have been taken in view of this high mortality among these young men?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONI have asked for an investigation to be made.