§ 84. Mr. Shurmerasked the Minister of Defence what has been the cost of the troop movements to the Middle East in connection with the Suez Canal dispute; and what has been their cost while stationed there.
§ Mr. HeadFigures are not readily available in a form which would enable me to give the precise information for which the hon. Member asks. I can, however, say that the total extra cost to 30th September of the military precautions taken in connection with the Suez Canal dispute was about £8½ million, and that of this total about £5½ million was incurred on shipping and other forms of transport.