HC Deb 25 June 1958 vol 590 c24W
53. Mr. Teeling

asked the Secretary of State for War what provision the medical authorities have on Christmas Island for dealing with diabetic cases; and how many cases in recent years have occurred in the Army where death has been so sudden as that of Lance-Corporal Redman.

Mr. J. Amery

The medical care of soldiers on Christmas Island is undertaken by the Royal Air Force. It has a fully staffed emergency hospital which is adequately equipped for the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes.

In the last five years there have been in the Army three cases comparable with that of Lance-Corporal Redman.

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