§ 71. Mr. Jannerasked the President of the Board of Trade whether arrangements are now complete in regard to the food and accommodation for those coming to this country to see and take part in the Olympic Games next month.
§ Mr. BottomleyIssue of permits and authorisations for rationed and controlled foods for the housing centres in which competitors and officials will be accommodated is proceeding smoothly. Spectators arriving from abroad will, like domestic consumers in the United Kingdom, obtain rationed and controlled foods either on their ration books or as meals in catering establishments in which they will be staying.
194WArrangements for accommodating those taking part in the Games and officials is in the hands of the Organising Committee of the Olympic Games, who inform me that these are completed. As regards accommodation for overseas visitors to the Olympic Games, I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to the hon. and gallant Member for Knutsford (Lieut.-Colonel Bromley-Davenport) on 29th January.