§ Mr. Granvilleasked the Secretary of State for India if he is aware that members of the Royal Air Force serving in India are compelled to pay 4 ½d. for safety razor blades, 3s. for a tube of tooth-paste and 7 ½d. for a packet of envelopes in service canteens; and if he will inquire why such prices are charged to members of His Majesty's Forces serving abroad?
§ Mr. AmeryCanteen prices are fixed by the Government of India, who are well aware that it is desirable that necessities should be available at reasonable prices, and I do not think that interference on my part with their discretion would be helpful.