§ 55. Mr. Keelingasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is aware that Germans interned in the Isle of Man get meat five and cheese two days a week; and whether he will allocate meat and cheese so that British citizens may have priority over enemy citizens?
Major Lloyd GeorgeThe scale of rationing for internees is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary, and of prisoners of war for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for War. In the case of prisoners of war scales have been laid down by the Geneva Convention to which it is necessary to adhere. I am in touch with both my right hon. Friends on the subject.
§ Mr. KeelingDoes my hon. and gallant Friend realise that there is strong feeling in the country about the absurd favouritism which is extended towards interned aliens?
§ Miss RathboneDoes the hon. and gallant Gentleman realise that the great majority of the internees in the Isle of 516 Man are not enemies but regard themselves as Allies in a cause which is theirs as much as ours?
§ Sir W. DavisonIs my hon. and gallant Friend aware that a number of people have received letters from internees in the Isle of Man in which they thanked the Government for the wonderful time they are having?