§ Major Nieldasked the Secretary of State for War what powers the Civil 699W Affairs Department of the War Office has to control prices of commodities sold by retail in occupied territories?
§ Sir J. GriggThe Civil Affairs Department of the War Office is responsible for the general direction of the civil government of occupied territories, which is bound in this as in all other civil affairs matters by international law under which the occupying Power may impose such restrictions as he judges necessary and has the duty to do all in his power to restore and ensure public order and safety.