§ Sir E. HUME-WILLIAMSasked the hon. Member for Sheffield (Central Division) what is approximately the present cost of living to British officer prisoners in Turkey; whether the increased allowance to such officers is now being paid; what is the amount; and when and how was the first remittance sent?
§ Mr. FORSTERThe cost of living is investigated by the representative of the Netherlands Government in Turkey, who notifies what allowance within limits he considers necessary in each case. The amount varies, but has not in any case exceeded £18 Turkish a month. So far as our information goes, we have reason to believe that the first payments were made early in May.