§ 38. Sir Henry Morris-Jonesasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food what scale of rations is allowed to merchant seamen when on leave in this country?
Major Lloyd GeorgeMerchant seamen when ashore in this country receive the civilian scale of rations.
§ Sir H. Morris-JonesWill my hon. and gallant Friend see to it that merchant seamen, who go through such hardships and render such good services, are treated on the same basis as the three Services?
Major Lloyd GeorgeI fully share my hon. Friend's views with regard to the merchant service and I am anxious to treat them on the same basis. My hon. Friend may have observed during the last few days notices to the effect that men from the Services, when on leave, will get the same rations as the civil population.