§ 4. Mr. E. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for War when Nikalaos Camp, Famagusta, was first established; what proportion of the troops stationed there are accommodated in tents; and for how much longer it is intended that this camp shall be occupied.
§ Mr. J. AmeryThere are three camps in the vicinity of Nikalaos. These were established in 1946, 1949 and 1951 respectively. Nearly all of the living accommodation consists of tents with concrete bases and electric light; messes, cookhouses, offices, and stores are mainly in huts; but some brick buildings have also been put up. Plans are in hand to replace this temporary accommodation by permanent barracks.
§ Mr. JohnsonHow is it that the Royal Air Force camps immediately adjacent to these camps consists, although it has only been established for two years, entirely of barrack-block accommodation? Why is the Army always so much worse treated?
§ Mr. AmeryMy hon. Friend will appreciate that we had to give priority to units moved from the Canal Zone.
§ 5. Mr. E. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for War what action has been taken during the last three months to improve the ablution and latrine accommodation at Nikalaos Camp, Famagusta.
§ Mr. J. AmeryThe provision of additional ablution and latrine accommodation at one of the camps at Nikalaos was approved at the beginning of this month and work will be started shortly.
§ Mr. JohnsonDoes my hon. Friend expect that there will be a considerable improvement? The information given to me by his predecessor last December indicated that people had to go two hundred or three hundred yards from their sleeping accommodation to get to this latrine and ablution section?
§ Mr. AmeryI understand that improvements are already in hand and that some have already been carried out. I will bear in mind what my hon. Friend says.