HC Deb 22 April 1918 vol 105 c681
62. Sir GEORGE GREENWOOD

asked the Under-Secretary for War whether his attention has now been called to the treatment of cases of gassing by inhalations of ozone generated from atmospheric air as distinct from the treatment by the use of pure oxygen, and as employed by Major George Stoker, C.M.G., Royal Army Medical Corps, and described by him; whether he is aware that this treatment has produced excellent results; and whether he will take steps in order that it may be extensively used?

Mr. MACPHERSON

This method of treatment has been under trial for some time, but the results so far have not been such as to justify its general adoption. It is still under trial, and, if the results indicate the advisability of doing so, its use will be adopted, but up to date its efficacy is not proved.

Sir G. GREENWOOD

In the answer which the hon. Gentleman gave last week he said the officers at the War Office at that time had never heard of the treatment of gas cases in this way.

Mr. MACPHERSON

I am afraid the fault may have been mine, because I left out certain words. We had heard of it.

Sir G. GREENWOOD

You suggested that I meant the opposite.

Mr. MACPHERSON

If the hon. Member will see me after questions, I will explain.