§ Lieut.-Colonel ASHLEYasked the Secretary to the Admiralty how many cases of pink-eye there are at Dartmouth at present; and what precautions are being taken to prevent the disease spreading?
Mr. AMNIONThere were 38 cases of conjunctivitis, which cannot be described as pink-eye, on the 28th February, among the naval cadets at Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. These cases are mild, and the majority, 35, are nearly well. It has only been necessary to admit one case to the sick quarters. To prevent the spread of the disease, adequate precautions are being taken, which consist in ensuring that each cadet uses his own towel and washing gear, and towels are changed more often than is usual. In addition, the plunge bath has been stopped in certain terms. Notices have been posted drawing the attention of the cadets to the necessity for co-operation in these matters.