HC Deb 22 January 1941 vol 368 c192W
Sir R. Glyn

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is now in the position to make a statement concerning the quantity of meat now issued to the Army in the United Kingdom as a daily ration?

Captain Margesson

The daily allowance of meat for men's messes is eight ounces a head. The daily allowance provided for on the leave or duty ration card is six ounces. The corresponding amounts for women are six ounces and four ounces respectively.