HC Deb 16 July 1946 vol 425 c184W
93. Mr. Dodds-Parker

asked the Secretary of State for War what improvements have recently been made in the food allowance, working pay and supplies for German prisoners of war.

Mr. Lawson

Full particulars of the ration scales were given on 9th July, in reply to a Question by the hon. Member for Newbury (Mr. Hurd). In future, German working prisoners of war will receive pay for all hours worked instead of a limited daily rate. They will also qualify for a small issue of free cigarettes subject to availability of supplies and a certificate of good work from their employers.

105. Mr. Hurd

asked the Secretary of State for War if he will issue instructions that prisoners of war who, during haytime and corn harvest, work overtime on farms until 8 p.m. shall not be denied In evening meal when they return to camp.

Mr. Lawson

The instructions already prescribe the provision of an evening meal on return to camp. If the hon. Member knows of a case where the instructions are not being followed I should be obliged if he would send me particulars.

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