Mr. David Adamsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether inquiries will be made into losses sustained from all important tropical diseases in various parts of the Empire, showing, as far as possible, any increase or decrease in their incidence within recent years?
Mr. M. MacDonaldDetails of the incidence of the more important diseases are given in the published annual reports of the medical departments of the Colonial dependencies. The hon. Member may be assured that Colonial medical departments are giving constant attention to the question of reducing the incidence of disease.
ENGLAND AND WALES. Statement showing the number of new schools completed and/or opened during each year 1933 to 1937 (inclusive) with their accommodation and the estimated cost of construction of the buildings. Public Elementary Schools. Year. Provided schools. Non-provided schools.* Number. Accommodation. Estimated cost of construction Number. Accommodation. £ 1933 … … 116 53,288 2,039,445 18 4,405 1934 … … 107 42,934 1,449,630 18 4,616 1935 … … 103 45,826 1,621,958 16 4,842 1936 … … 118 46,640 1,792,082 16 4,060 1937 … … 143 55,977 2,374,312 17 5,392 * Information as to the cost of construction is not available.