§ Mr. Hoggasked the Secretary of State for War whether he has any statement to make concerning the conditions regarding food, clothing, retraining and other matters in which displaced persons are at present retained in camps in Germany.
§ Mr. LawsonIn the British zone in Germany the food ration scale laid down for displaced persons in assembly centres is 2,000 calories a day. Every effort is made to produce a well-balanced diet. Clothing is obtained mainly from German sources, including levies on the German population. One such levy is now taking place. This is supplemented by imported stocks. Every effort is made to provide both mental and physical occupation for the displaced persons. The services of U.N.R.R.A. are being increasingly used and raw materials and tools are requisitioned when available.