HC Deb 17 April 1928 vol 216 cc8-9
15. Mr. DAY

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the number of prisoners who were affected by dysentery in the Sinarango prison camp, Malaita, while awaiting trial for the murders that occurred last October; and the number of deaths which occurred?

Mr. AMERY

71 cases of dysentery have occurred among the prisoners and there have been eight deaths. Seven cases were still under treatment on 2nd April.

Mr. DAY

Is it not a fact that this very large number of cases is due to the very bad sanitary arrangements?

Mr. AMERY

I am not aware of that fact. I am sure that everything will have been done.