§ Mr. CROOKSasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office if any complaints have been received with respect to the conditions prevailing in Rugeley camp; whether his attention has been drawn to the existence of much sickness and many deaths among the soldiers; and whether he will have inquiries made with a view to an improvement?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONIt appears that there has been a considerable amount of sickness at Rugeley, but the matter is receiving the special attention of the military authorities, and steps are being taken to improve matters.