§ 112. Mr. J. Lewisasked the Secretary of State for War if, having regard to the serious position in Salonika arising out of the black market in N.A.A.F.I. supplies, he will take immediate steps to arrange for the confiscation of all British cigarettes, shaving soaps, brushes, toothpaste and other articles supplied by N.A.A.F.I. which are on sale in the markets, shops, kiosks and offered by street corner vendors; and if he will have a thorough investigation into the means whereby these goods have come into their unlawful possession.
§ Mr. LawsonThe military authorities in Greece are well aware of this problem and as I said in reply to a previous Question by my hon. Friend they are taking all possible steps to deal with the situation, including the provision of guards for stocks during unloading and in transit. I do not consider that it would be practicable to take any action on the lines suggested by my hon. Friend in the first part of his Question. nor would it be within the competence of the British military authorities in Greece.
§ 106. Flying-Officer Bowdenasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that N.A.A.F.I. in S.E.A.C. are rationing writing materials, shoe polish, fruit, etc., to the men in this area; and if he will take steps to see that adequate supplies are made available in future.
§ Mr. LawsonIn view of the serious world shortage of many goods on sale in N.A.A.F.I. canteens, rationing is in force where necessary in order to ensure a reasonable distribution.