§ 64. Mr. John Hallasked the Secretary of State for War what steps he is taking to remedy inadequate and unsatisfactory accommodation at Gilgil Camp, Kenya.
§ 66. Sir W. Wakefieldasked the Secretary of State for War if he is satisfied with the conditions at Gilgil Camp, Kenya, and, in particular, the facilities for ablution; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SoamesGilgil G.1. is a temporary camp occupied by a unit while132W permanent accommodation is being built at Kahawa, to be ready early in 1961. During the last year some £75,000 has been spent on improvements to the camp. All messes, ablutions and latrines, the medical centre, amoury, guardhouse and main stores are in huts. Sleeping accommodation, most company stores and the headquarter company offices are in tents.
Washing facilities are up to the scale approved for temporary camps. In hot climates, this scale provides for showers in place of baths. For the unit in Gilgil G.1. there are 60 showers with hot and cold water.
A great deal has been done to bring the accommodation up to a fair standard, within the limits imposed by the short time we expect the camp to be occupied. No more major works services will be started at Gilgil G.1. unless it becomes necessary to retain the camp for a long period, in which case very considerable improvements will be made.