§ 25. Mr. PENNEFATHERasked the Under-Secretary of State for War what arrangements have been made for the dental treatment of British prisoners of war in Switzerland during the last two years, and how many of such men have been dentally treated there; also, if this treatment has been at the public expense; and, if not, at whose expense?
Mr. HOPESince August, 1916, Mr. Joseph A. Woods, of Liverpool, assisted by his wife, has without remuneration afforded 757 dental treatment to all our prisoners interned in Switzerland who needed his services. In two years Mr. Woods has treated over 1,200 prisoners, not including mere examinations, and has supplied gratuitously over 600 dentures, special appliances, and other requisites. I am glad of this opportunity to express on behalf of the military authorities their cordial appreciation of Mr. Woods' services and those of his wife.