§ Mr. Parkerasked the Secretary of State for War why the ration allowance for the Army, despite the recent increases, is still lower than that of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines?
§ Sir V. WarrenderI cannot accept the implication contained in the hon. Member's question. The allowance for seamen and marines, known as provision allowance, is a flat rate of 2s. 2d. a day which applies under all conditions at home and, with few exceptions, abroad, and has remained at that figure for some years. Army ration allowance is a variable rate which differs according to circumstances at home and abroad, and is subject to review, on the basis of prices, at frequent intervals. As ane would expect, the Army rate of ration allowance is, in certain circumstances, above the Naval flat rate, and in others below it. For men on leave the rates are equal at 2s. 2d. a day.