HC Deb 07 March 1916 vol 80 c1389W
Major NEWMAN

asked the Secretary for India whether he is in communication with the General Officer Commanding, Mesopotamia Field Force, as to the possibility of providing better accommodation and a larger supply of surgeons, nurses, and medical comforts for the wounded who have to be evacuated by boat to Basrah; and whether he has had information as to the sufferings of our wounded, owing to such deficiency, on their voyage to Basrah?

Mr. TENNANT

My right hon. Friend has asked me to answer this question. The Army Council are in communication with the Commander-in-Chief in India on this matter. I may say that all the requests for additional personnel and materiel which he has made have been met.