§ l9. Major Sir Jocelyn Lucasasked the Secretary of State for War whether the drug M and B, or any allied preparation, is supplied to American soldiers in Africa for use if wounded; whether there are any figures as to the precentage of lives saved thereby; and if British troops are so supplied?
§ Sir J. GriggI am informed that drugs of this type were issued to American soldiers in Africa. These drugs are not issued to individual soldiers in the British Army, but medical officers hold the necessary stocks of them. The figures asked for by my hon. and gallant Friend are not available.
§ Sir J. LucasWill my right hon. Friend consult with the American authorities and find out what the results are, and, if necessary, adopt them?
§ Sir J. GriggI will certainly collect any information from any source possible, but I must say that I am prima facie indisposed to distribute these drugs broadcast among the troops, without control.
§ Sir Francis FremantleIs there not considerable danger in self-medication?