HC Deb 14 February 1918 vol 103 c285W
Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he is now in a position to make a definite statement as to the arrangements of the rationing of soldiers while on leave?

Mr. MACPHERSON

It is proposed to provide soldiers returning on leave from overseas with special journey tickets which will enable them to purchase food at railway refreshment rooms and other establishments specially established for the purpose. The military authorities in France have also been authorised to permit the soldier returning to England to purchase three tins (12 ozs. each) of preserved meat from Army stocks in France. On arrival at his home the soldier will receive a food card on application to the local food authorities on production of his furlough form.