Major Millsasked the Secretary of State for War if he has any information as to the cause of the serious outbreak of dysentery at an A.T.S. station of which he has been informed; and if appropriate disciplinary action has been or will be taken if there has been negligence on the part of any responsible person.
§ Sir J. GriggI understand that there have been 53 cases of a mild type of dysentery in this unit. The infection was traced to symptomless carriers. Since they were removed to hospital I am glad to say no further cases have occurred. No infection of milk or water was discovered, and the sanitation in the cookhouse and dining hall was found to be satisfactory. I am advised that this unfortunate outbreak was not due to negligence.