HC Deb 19 June 1917 vol 94 c1600
32. Sir H. CRAIK

asked what is the daily ration of meat and bread for a British soldier quartered in London?

Mr. FORSTER

Meat, ¾lb.; bread, 14 ozs. (1 lb. allowed in case of soldiers under nineteen years of age).

Sir H. CRAIK

Are these soldiers who are receiving money payment instead of rations allowed to purchase the same amount at the various canteens?

Mr. SPEAKER

I think that question is already down.

Sir H. CRAIK

No.

Mr. SPEAKER

I think so.

Sir H. CRAIK

If you will allow me to explain. The question I have on the Paper is addressed to the Food Controller. I want to know what is the rule in regard to the military authority.

Mr. SPEAKER

I think Question 69 covers this.

Sir H. CRAIK

Yes, but it is addressed to the Food Controller. I want to know what is the rule at the War Office, which, with all due deference to you, Mr. Speaker, is a different matter.

Mr. SPEAKER

It all depends on which is the authority exercising control.