§ Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is satisfied with the recreational facilities for British soldiers in West Africa; what provision is made for adequate disability assistance and care for native troops; and to what extent tuberculosis exists as a reason for medical rejection of native recruits or their discharge?
§ Captain MargessonAll possible steps are being taken to improve the recreational facilities of the troops in West Africa. Large quantities of wireless sets and sports gear have been sent from this country; mobile cinemas have been provided for the use of isolated units; and money grants have been made to the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief for local purchases. I may add that the Director-General of Welfare and Education at the War Office has recently visited West Africa in order to study the needs of the troops at first hand. As regards the second part of the Question, adequate hospital facilities are provided for native troops in West Africa. I regret that no statistics are available at the War Office which would enable me to answer the last part of the Question.