§ 8. Sir WATSON CHEYNEasked the Secretary of State for War if he will state 1042 how many officers are still in the Army who are suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis; how many suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis have been discharged from the Army since 4th August, 1914; how many officers and ex-officers suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis have been given appropriate treatment since 4th August, 1914; and how many officers and ex-officers suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis are at present under treatment, and what kind of treatment are they receiving?
Captain GUESTThe only figures available are those relating to ex-officers which are in the records of the Ministry of Pensions. I am informed mat the number of officers discharged on account of pulmonary tuberculosis since the 4th August, 1914, of which the Ministry of Pensions have record is 615. All of these have been, offered treatment but twenty have not accepted. The remainder have been given, treatment. The number of ex-officers at present under treatment is 449, made up as follows:
I understand that special reference to all commands at home and abroad would be necessary in order to obtain the figures as regards serving officers. As regards the last part of the question, I can assure my hon. Friend that all officers suffering from this disease are receiving appropriate treatment.
- In sanatoria, 152.
- Convalescing at the coast or in the country, 41.
- Under treatment at home, 256.