HC Deb 09 June 1943 vol 390 cc699-700
26. Mr. John Dugdale

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the daily ration of men conscripted to work in the Northern Nigerian tin mines?

Colonel Stanley

The corn ration of 8 lbs. per head per week has been increased to 12 lbs., and other modifications have also been made in the ration scale to allow of a more balanced diet. I have asked the Governor for full particulars of the present ration scale.

Mr. Dugdale

In view of the fact that the right hon. and gallant Gentleman stated in reply to a Question two or three weeks ago that he was satisfied with the rations, may I ask how he could have been satisfied if he does not know what it is?

Colonel Stanley

Undoubtedly there would have been a great deal of justice in the hon. Gentleman's Supplementary Question had I said it, but I did not. What I said was that improvements had been made.

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