HC Deb 23 June 1943 vol 390 cc1170-1W
Sir L. Lyle

asked the Secretary of State for War what is the daily or weekly allowance of tobacco at Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes canteens for the rank and file; and when it was last reduced?

Mr. A. Henderson

Between 40 and 45 cigarettes or just under 1½ ounces of tobacco are available weekly for every man at special prices in Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes at home. I am not aware that there has been any reduction in supplies. In fact when the present scheme was introduced in May, 1942, only between 35 and 40 cigarettes were so available weekly for every man.