§ Mr. J. Morganasked the Postmaster-General what special postal and other facilities exist for the receipt of parcels from relatives and friends in Canada sent to men serving in the forces in this country other than those in the Canadian forces; and are Customs duties levied on the contents?
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§ Captain WaterhouseA reduced rate of 12 cents per pound is charged in Canada on parcels for men serving in this country, whether in British, Dominion or Colonial units. I understand that there is no general exemption from Customs duty for parcels sent from Canada to members of the Forces. Gift parcels for Canadians serving in the Canadian Forces are granted exemption, and the same concession is made for Canadians serving in the United Kingdom Forces, subject to satisfactory evidence of nationality.