§ 50. Colonel J. R. H. Hutchisonasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he is aware that many displaced 1337 persons camps, in Germany are getting, through official Anglo-German sources, a ration of approximately 2,200 calories per person and that, in addition, weltare organisations of several nations are supplementing this to such an extent that displaced persons are conducting considerable black-market dealings in the surplus foods; and what steps he is taking to remedy this situation.
§ The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Mr. John Hynd)The basic ration for displaced persons is 1,850 calories per day which is at times supplemented by gifts from such organisations as the American Jewish Relief Organisation and the Polish Red Cross. Special measures have been taken, including camp searches, to detect and prevent black market activities.