§ Mr. G. FABERasked the hon. Member for Sheffield (Central Division) what is the present amount of food of all kinds per head per day allowed for German officer prisoners of war at Donington Hall, whether provided for them or permitted to be purchased by them?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONThe food which is issued or may be purchased by prisoners of war (including officers) is the subject of constant consideration, and is varied in accordance with the food situation. I will circulate with the OFFICIAL REPORT the amounts to which the purchases of officers are limited at present at Donington Hall.
The following is the statement above mentioned—
Bread 9 ozs. per day, per officer *Fresh or Tinned Meat 4⅘ ozs. per day, per officer or † Fresh Fish 10 ozs. per day, per officer Sugar 5/7 oz. per day, per officer Jam 1 oz. per day, per officer Potatoes 12 ozs. per day, per officer Milk ¼ pint per day, per officer Fruit (Apples) 1 oz. per day, per officer Vegetables (Fresh) ½ lb. per day, per officer Cheese 1 oz. per day, per officer Lard 4/7 oz. per day, per officer Oatmeal 1½ ozs. per day, per officer Coffee 1 oz. per day, per officer Tea is not purchasable. * Issued on live days per week. † Issued on two days per week.
§ Sir J. BARRANasked the Under-Secretary of State for War what is the present meat ration of German and of other prisoners of war in this country; and whether any revision of that ration is being contemplated, in view of the shortage in the nation's supplies?
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§ Mr. MACPHERSONA ration of 6 ozs. of pickled beef is issued on two days a week and 6 ozs. of fresh meat on three days a week. The whole scale of rations for prisoners of war is under revision.