HC Deb 06 April 1950 vol 473 cc198-9W
Major Beamish

asked the Secretary of State for War (1) how many families with one child under one year of age, are living in one room only in the families village, Fayid; and how many with children more than one year of age are living in two rooms only;

(2) how many single officers at General Headquarters in the Canal Zone are living in tents; and how many officers are sharing tent accommodation.

Mr. Strachey

I have called for this information. When it has been received, I will arrange for its circulation in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Major Beamish

asked the Secretary of State for War how many married officers or soldiers live in married quarters on the shores of the Great Bitter Lake; what reports he has received regarding the suitability of these quarters; what improvements can be made in them; and for how much longer they will be occupied.

Mr. Strachey

I have called for this information. When it has been received, I will arrange for its circulation in the OFFICIAL REPORT.