HC Deb 10 December 1946 vol 431 c193W
41. Mr. Fairhurst

asked the Secretary of State for War if he will reconsider the order refusing citizens of this country permission to send cigarettes and small gift? to prisoners of war whilst allowing books, music and small sums of money in the form of postal or money orders.

Mr. Bellenger

The ban on prisoners of war receiving gifts of cigarettes and parcels was imposed because of the shortage of cigarettes and many other articles in this country, but the amendment of this rule is at present under consideration