asked the Minister of Defence what was the total value of the army and air force weapons, machines and general equipment supplies to the Egyptian army from 1st January, 1936, to 1st January, 1946; and what is the total value of the army and air force machines, weapons and equipment supplied to the Egyptian Government since June. 1945 up to the latest available date.

I regret that this information is not readily available, and could not he produced without great difficulty.