§ 37. Sir Patrick Hannonasked the Secretary of State for War if his attention has been called to the meagre rations provided for troops serving in Greece; that they have to spend as much as 25s. a week on food in addition to their mess rations; and if improvement in the feeding of troops in Greece can be effected without delay.
§ Mr. BellengerThe ration scale for British troops in Greece is the same as that for all Middle East Forces. It provides an adequate scale and no general complaint has been received. I am not aware that soldiers are compelled to supplement their rations in the manner suggested but if specific details are supplied an investigation will be made.
§ Sir P. HannonHas not the Minister received several letters from soldiers nerving in Greece complaining of the rations they are receiving and the meagre conditions under which they are serving?
§ Mr. BellengerI cannot recollect any particular cases having been brought to my notice, but, as I said, there is no general complaint about rations in Greece or any other command.