10. Mr. CHANCELLORasked the Secretary of State for War whether the allowance in lieu of rations at home stations has been reduced from 1s. 9d. to 1s. 7d. per day; if so, whether such reduction is due to a reduction in the scale of rations; whether any further reduction in scale is contemplated; or whether, in view of the high prices which have reduced the purchasing power of the allowance, it will be restored to the original amount or adjusted to meet the increased cost?
§ Mr. FORSTERThe answer to the first two parts of the question is in the affirmative. The possibility of a slight further reduction in scale is under consideration. The effect of high prices has not been lost sight of, but no increase in the allowance it at present considered necessary.