HC Deb 24 October 1944 vol 404 c52W
Mr. Parker

asked the Secretary of State for Air what is the ration per day of tea and bread for officers, senior N.C.O.'s and other ranks, respectively

Sir A. Sinclair

The normal daily scales, which are the same for all ranks, are 12⅓ ounces of bread and 2/7th ounces of tea. These scales are increased for small detachments.

Mr. Parker

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether there is equality of distribution of food, both in quality and quantity between all ranks in echelons and wings operating on the Continent.

Sir A. Sinclair

Yes, Sir. The field service ration is the same in quantity and quality for all ranks and formations.

Mr. Parker

asked the Secretary of State for Air if he is satisfied that our R.A.F. personnel are not going short of food owing to the distribution of food to the liberated peoples.

Sir A. Sinclair

Yes, Sir.