§ 83. Mr. Price-Whiteasked the Secretary of State for War the incidence of malarial fever amongst British troops on the Island of Shikoku, Japan; and what special anti-malarial precautions are taken in respect of British troops stationed there.
§ Mr. LawsonI have no specific information about the incidence of malaria on this Island, although it is known to be one of the malarious places in Japan. But the incidence of malaria in Japan as a whole, for British troops, is very small. In the fortnight ending 31st May, 1946, three cases were reported and in the fortnight ending 14th June, 1946, one case. All the usual anti-malarial precautions, and certain special measures which include spraying with DDT and the arsenical326W compound (Paris Green), are being taken on the island.