§ Colonel DAYasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware of any increase in the prevalence of yaws in East Africa; and, as its cure by intramuscular injections of bismutho potassium sodium tartrite is very inexpensive, being, approximately, one-tenth of a penny per injection, will he take steps to secure the co-operation of those responsible for the government of Kenya and Tanganyika in order that this bismuth preparation may become available in larger quantities?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREI am not aware of any increase in the prevalence of yaws in East Africa, but it is, undoubtedly, serious. The remedy mentioned in the question is referred to in the Report of the East African Commission, where reference is made to the delay in Utilising in Kenya the experience gained in Tanganyika. But the remedy has been in active use in Kenya for at least three years, and I do not think that any special action is necessary.