Colonel A. Evansasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps the Jamaican Government are taking to deal with the causes of malaria in the island, particularly in the Westmorland district; what schemes have been submitted to Sir Frank Stockdale for consideration; what action has been taken; and what is the total Government expenditure on medical and health services in the island, particularly in the preventive field?
§ Mr. George HallA malarial survey was carried out in 1928 and 1929, and since370W that date measures which have been carried out continuously in fourteen control areas have successfully reduced the incidence of malaria in several centres in the coastal zone of Jamaica. The Comptroller for Development and Welfare and his Medical Adviser have recently paid a visit to Jamaica, and it is understood that proposals will shortly be received for extending and improving existing measures of control and for providing a research unit with assistance from the Colonial Development and Welfare Vote. No information specially relating to the Westmorland District has been received. The total provision for medical and health services during 1942 was £350,900, of which approximately 14 per cent. was devoted to health services.