Lieutenant-Commander HILTON YOUNGasked the Secretary of State for 1422W War whether rations are issued to locally enlisted troops in North Russia on a scale different from that on which they are issued to troops of the Expeditionary Force; and whether, if so, such differentiation is in accordance with the terms of enlistment of the locally enlisted troops?
Captain GUESTLocally enlisted troops in North Russia receive the same rations as Allied troops with the exception that instead of 14 ozs. of meat they receive 10 ozs. of meat, 4 ozs. of herrings, and 2 ozs. of breadstuffs. This slight variation was made, with the consent of the medical authorities, on account of the shortage of meat and abundance of herrings. Scales of rations are always subject to variation to suit the season and supplies available, but care is taken to ensure that the calorific value of the ration is maintained, and in this respect the locally enlisted troops are treated similarly to the British forces and the forces of our Allies.