§ Sir F. FREMANTLEasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the number of deaths from malaria that occurred in Ceylon in the epidemic of 1934–35; the number of deaths that have occurred in the corresponding period of 1935–36; and what measures have been taken to deal with any future outbreaks?
Mr. THOMASDuring the 15 months from September, 1934, to December, 1935, in which the malaria epidemic occurred, there were about 100,000 deaths in Ceylon in excess of the average of the five preceding similar periods. I will place in the Library of the House a copy of the report of the Commission for Relief which gives more detailed figures. The State Council have adopted in general the recommendations made by Colonel Gill the expert adviser to the Ceylon Government, and I understand that effect is being given to his proposals.