§ 13. Major NEWMANasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether the sanitary condition of the camp at Chiseldon, Wilts, is now regarded as satisfactory; have any works to improve the drainage been undertaken and completed; can he say that the hutments have been made weather-proof; and has he any in formation from the medical authorities as to the health of the troops stationed at Chiseldon during the past winter?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONI am informed that the sanitation at this camp is satisfactory. The health of the troops has teen good during the past winter, and continues so at the present time. The system of sewers is complete and in good order. Subsoil drains are being substituted for surface drains, and the work will be completed before the autumn. The hutments are weather-proof.