§ 33. Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the Secretary of State for War if the military camp at Aldershot is now completely free from spotted fever; if cases are reported from Catterick camp; and whether there is any similar epidemic in other camps in England?
§ Mr. SHAWDuring the present month there have been two fresh admissions to hospital at Aldershot in respect of cerebro-spinal fever. As regards Catterick, there have been four admissions during the present year. At no military centre other than Aldershot and Catterick have there been more than three cases during the present year, and there has been no epidemic at any military centre, sporadic cases only having occurred. The hon. Member does not, I hope, think that this is a disease occurring only among troops; it has, unfortunately, occurred also among the civil population.
Major WOODCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether this occurs more frequently in military camps than elsewhere?
§ Mr. SHAWI could not reply without notice. I should have to consult the figures of specific cases.