§ 29. Mr. Gammansasked the Secretary of State for War if he will make a statement on the deaths by suspected typhoid fever of two British soldiers at Mackinnon Road Depot, East Africa; and on what date these men were last inoculated against typhoid.
§ Mr. ShinwellThirteen cases of fever which clinically resembles enteric have been reported. I regret to say that two of the cases were fatal and I should like to take this opportunity of expressing my sympathy with the relatives. The local military authorities are taking all proper steps to control the outbreak. I have called for a full report and will communicate to the hon. Member as soon as possible the information requested in the last part of the Question.
§ Mr. GammansWould it be advisable for the right hon. Gentleman not merely to communicate with me, but to make a public statement on this subject, in view of the fact that otherwise people may be extremely worried about the conditions in this camp and begin to doubt the efficacy of inoculation against enteric?
§ Mr. ShinwellThe courtesy I desire to extend to the hon. Member, can be extended to all hon. Members.
§ Mr. Frederic HarrisCan the right hon. Gentleman say what doctors are available at Mackinnon Road Depot?
§ Mr. ShinwellNot without notice.