§ Sir A. Knoxasked the Postmaster-General what number of parcels for prisoners of war in Germany were actually despatched in the month of August?
§ Captain WaterhouseThe number of parcels for prisoners of war included in mails despatched from this country during August was 62,560. In addition the British Red Cross Society and Order of St. John bought 90 tons of food in Switzerland for distribution by the International Red Cross Committee in the camps in Germany.
§ Sir I. Alberyasked the Postmaster-General what facilities are now available by which relatives and friends can forward food parcels to prisoners of war in Germany?
§ Captain WaterhouseThe scheme under which the next of kin may send each prisoner of war a personal parcel once a quarter has recently been restored. Information on the subject, including a list of articles suitable for inclusion, is contained in a recent leaflet about correspondence with prisoners of war, of which copies are available in the Post Office in the lobby and at head post offices. Food may not be sent in personal parcels but is despatched to prisoners of war in Germany by the British Red Cross Society and Order of St. John.