§ Mr. Lubbockasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what is the amount provided in the Defence Estimates for 1967– 68 for capital works in Sharjah; and what is the total cost of capital works in progress or planned for Sharjah.
§ Mr. Mellish:The total estimated cost of work in progress for British Forces is £7. 9 million and expenditure in 1967– 68 will be approximately £4. 9 million. These figures exclude the effect of devaluation on which discussions are proceeding with the contractors. On defence projects of this kind it is not customary to give estimates for works in planning or under consideration.