HC Deb 02 July 1925 vol 185 cc2831-2W
Colonel DAY

asked the Secretary of State for War what are the specified ingredients of the meals supplied to a soldier who is billeted for which the allowances are for breakfast 7d., for dinner 10d., and for supper 4d.?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

The quantities of food and drink required to be provided for a soldier billeted on the keeper of a victualling house are laid down in Part I of the Second Schedule to the Army Act, to which I would refer the hon. Member.

Colonel DAY

asked the Secretary of State for War whether, seeing that under the Schedule of the Army and Air Force (Annual) Act, 1925, the rates for billeting are for officers 3s. a day and for other ranks 10d. for the first soldier and 8d. for each additional soldier, the allowance for the soldier including candles, vinegar, salt, and the use of fire and the necessary utensils for dressing and cooking his meat, he will take action to secure an increase in the sums payable, as neither an innkeeper nor any other citizen should be expected to lodge officers and other ranks at a loss?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

The rates, which have only recently been sanctioned by Parliament, are considered to be sufficient to safeguard the innkeeper against loss. They come forward for review annually in connection with the Army and Air Force (Annual) Bill.