HC Deb 15 December 1944 vol 406 cc1473-4W
Mr. Hewlett

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he can make any statement on the arrangements for the provision of Christmas fare and entertainment for the troops in the different theatres of war.

Sir J. Grigg

In addition to the normal field service ration and the seasonable extras which units provide from their own funds a grant of 9d. a head is being made to British troops overseas for the provision of Christmas fare. Steps have been taken to increase the various kinds of entertainment, including broadcast entertainment, in the various theatres of war.

The Attorney-General

The following table sets out all cases in which the Crown was a party to the appeal. As my hon. Friend refers to the Treasury, I have shown Inland Revenue cases separately.