70. Major DAVIESasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether the Committee of Inquiry presided over by General Sir Francis Howard has now concluded its labours; and whether it is proposed to give any information to the House of Commons with regard to the questions upon which it has deliberated and reported?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONThe Report has been received and is now under consideration. I am not in a position to make any statement.
§ 75. Major CHAPPLEasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether be will institute periodic conferences of medical officers representative of the staffs in the various commands, in order to discuss matters connected with the efficient and economical administration of military hospitals?
§ Mr. FORSTERThere exists already a special machinery for this purpose in the War Office, which is in close touch with the hospitals and staffs of commands, and in communication with the Food Controller.