§ 24. Mr. Awberyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if his attention has been drawn to the effectiveness of the new drug diasone in the treatment of leprosy; and if he will arrange for supplies to be sent to the two leper colonies in Malaya.
§ Mr. HopkinsonYes. Diasone has been used for the treatment of leprosy with good effect in Malaya and ample supplies could be obtained for the leprosy settlements there if required. In recent years, however, other drugs of the sulphone groups have been preferred.