§ Major Nieldasked the Secretary of State for War upon what basis the higher rate of cash allowances in lieu of rations for other ranks in this country is assessed and varied from time to time; and whether any increase is allowed to meet a rise in the cost of living.
§ Sir J. GriggThe higher rate of ration allowance, in lieu of issue in kind, in the United s Kingdom for other ranks is the 639W retail value of a ration scale based on the requirements of one individual. The assessment is based on retail prices reported in the "Ministry of Labour Gazette" (in which are reflected the variations in the cost of living) and is revised every four months.