HC Deb 22 November 1917 vol 99 cc1384-5W

The undermentioned daily scale of rations for prisoners of war is substituted for that promulgated by Army Council Instruction 323 of 1917:

Bread 9 ozs.
Broken Biscuit 4 ozs.
Meat (5 days a week) 6 ozs.
(Pickled Beef will be issued on one of these days)
Salt-cured Herrings (2 days a week) 10 ozs.
Tea ⅜ OZ.
or
Coffee ¾ OZ.
Sugar 1 OZ.
Salt ½ OZ.
Potatoes 4 ozs.
Other fresh vegetables 4 ozs.
Split Peas or Beans 2 ozs.
Rice 3 ozs.
(This ration may he reduced to 2 ozs., and in lieu of the remaining 1 oz. the following substitutes may be drawn—
(a) Maize Meal 1 oz.
Or
(b) Split Peas or
Beans 1 oz
Margarine 1 oz.
Oatmeal 2 ozs.
(If full ration is not obtainable an equal quantity of rice may be issued in lieu.)
Jam 1 oz.
Cheese 2 ozs.
Pepper 1/72 oz
Maize Meal 1 ½

When men are not employed on work the following deductions will be made unless the medical officer advises to the contrary in any particular case:

Bread 4 ozs.
Cheese 1 oz.
Maize Meal 1½ ozs.