Mr. BARLOWasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office, with regard to the case of Private William Jackson, No. 4764, now in the First War Hospital, Rednall, near Birmingham, whether he lost a leg and also all his teeth on the battlefield; whether the war authorities are willing to replace his leg but not to incur the cost of replacing his teeth; and whether, in view of the unfairness of this distinction, he will say why it is made?
§ Mr. FORSTERI cannot admit that this soldier is being unfairly treated, as alleged by my hon. Friend, until I have ascertained all the facts of the case. I am having inquiries made and will let him know the result in due course.
§ Mr. THOMASasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to the treatment of wounded at the Newport section of the 3rd Western General Hospital, both as regards food and lack of attention, which has resulted in complaints from those who have suffered in the country's cause; and whether he will have immediate inquiries made into the complaints and the general management of this hospital, and remove any unnecessary harshness in the treatment of our wounded soldiers?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONA complaint was received of the feeding arrangements in the hospital, but not as to lack of attention to the patients. A surprise inspection was made recently. The food in the hospital generally was found to be sufficient, well cooked, and well served, but somewhat lacking in variety. Steps have been taken to remedy the shortcomings-observed.