§ 10. Mr. PARKINSONasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the quarantine regulations in the Gambia have yet been relaxed; whether, in particular, attendance at schools and at church services is allowed; and whether any steps are under consideration for the prevention of disease through the establishment of an adequate drainage system, the promotion of housing schemes and the provision of medical and sanitary services, including, if necessary, a quarantine board, with inclusion of per sons with knowledge of local conditions?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERThe answers to the first two parts of this question are in the affirmative. It is understood that the governor of the Gambia is at present formulating proposals to improve the health situation in Bathurst, and no doubt these will contain recommendations in respect of the drainage system and housing schemes. Steps have already been taken to increase the staff of the medical and health services and further additions are under consideration. No proposal for the establishment of a quarantine board has been brought to my notice and I am not aware of any necessity for such a board.