§ Mr. POLLOCKasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether the offer of the Scottish Women's Hospital to place an unit at the disposal of the Government for service in Mesopotamia has not been accepted; if so, whether this decision was taken on grounds particular to that offer, 1828W or whether it indicates a general rule to refuse similar offers; and, if so, what is the reason for this decision, in view of the fact that similar hospital units have proved their value in France, Serbia, Malta, and Salonika?
§ Mr. TENNANTIt is a fact that the Scottish Women's Hospital was offered for service in Mesopotamia and was refused. The Government of India has been informed that all necessary hospital equipment and personnel will be supplied on demand from Army services, and there is no need for the employment of small voluntary hospital units.