§ 2. Sir Ralph Glynasked the Secretary of State for War what has been the cost to date since the end of hostilities of removing British troops from Egypt; and what is the cost for the same period to the end of the financial year of providing alternative accommodation both in the Canal zone and elsewhere, giving the cost for each area separately.
§ Mr. BellengerI regret that I cannot provide the figures of cost of moving personnel since it would entail an excessive amount of accounting work to separate these transport costs from the cost of normal movement. The approximate cost to date of moving stores is £200,000. The total estimated cost of providing alternative accommodation to the end of the financial year is £1,589,100 in the Canal zone and £110,000 elsewhere.
§ Sir R. GlynCan the right hon. Gentleman say how long it is anticipated that this accommodation will be required, and will the Egyptian Government take it over at cost afterwards?
§ Mr. BellengerI should require notice of that question.