§ 29. Sir S. HENNasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if his attention have been called to the rate of native infant mortality disclosed at the recent education conference at Dar-es-Salaam; and if he can state what steps are being taken, or will be taken, to deal with the matter?
§ Mr. AMERYI am aware of the high rate of infant mortality in Tanganyika territory. Active measures are being taken to improve medical and sanitary conditions. The number of medical officers has been increased by 12 this year and numerous native assistants, including sanitary inspectors and nurses, are being trained.
§ Mr. HADEN GUESTCan the right hon. Gentleman say what is the rate of infant mortality?
§ Mr. AMERYI am afraid that I have not that information with me, but it if excessively high, and I think we are all agreed that every effort should be made to reduce it.