Base, Fayid

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — British Army – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 28 Hydref 1947.

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Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Seaham 12:00, 28 Hydref 1947

G.H.Q. M.E.L.F. moved to Fayid on the evacuation of Cairo and together with administrative units directly connected with G.H.Q., are the only Army personnel located there. The total cash expenditure incurred on the provision of accommodation at Fayid is less than £¼ million and the work is now virtually complete. I have no information as to the actual area of desert which is covered.