HC Deb 04 May 1950 vol 474 cc244-6W
Major Beamish

asked the Secretary of State for War how many single other ranks are living in tents in the Canal Zone; and what percentage this is of the total other ranks strength in that area.

Mr. STRACHEY, pursuant to his reply [OFFICIAL REPORT, 18th April, 1950; Vol. 474, c. 25–26], circulated the following reply:

It would not be in the public interest to reveal how many single other ranks are living in tents in the Canal Zone. They represent some 65 per cent. of the total other rank strength in the area