§ 26. Sir Ernest Graham-Littleasked the Secretary of State for War how many cases of cerebro-spinal meningitis have been reported in the fighting forces of the Crown, either at home or abroad, since the outbreak of war; and what measures, in view of the high infectivity and serious character of this disorder, have been taken as regards isolation and institutional treatment?
§ The Secretary of State for War (Mr. Oliver Stanley)The number of cases is 371. They have been sporadic. All have been isolated and treated in fever hospitals by modem methods, and precautions to prevent the spread of infection have also been taken in respect of immediate contacts. Close liaison is being maintained with the Ministry of Health and the Medical Research Council.