§ Major WHELERasked the Secretary of State for War what percentage of cases of dysentery there are amongst the troops 2302W at Salonika; and whether mosquito nets have been provided for the use of all units which require them?
Captain GUESTThe returns received from Salonika during the period 1st January to 5th July give an annual ratio per 1,000 troops of 16.71 admissions to hospital and 0.27 deaths. Corresponding figures for the preceding three years are: 1916–45.7 admissions and 1.01 deaths; 1917–28.6 admissions and 0.61 deaths; 1918–58.6 admissions and 1.00 deaths. All demands for mosquito netting and curtains have been met, and no complaints have been received.