§ Mr. D. J. Williamsasked the Undersecretary of State for Air if he is aware of the discontent of R.A.F. personnel in Hong Kong about the quality and quantity of food supplied to them; that another cut of 18s. was to be made in their rations as from its February; that their dissatisfaction is aggravated by the fact that food is plentiful in the cafes of Hong Kong and Kowloon; and what steps he proposes to take to improve the position.
§ Mr. StracheyIn view of the present world food situation and as Service duties in the Far East are now mainly occupational, a reduced ration scale was introduced in South East Asia Command on 1st February. In other overseas commands rations were reduced last November.