HC Deb 03 December 1947 vol 445 cc67-8W
51. Sir G. Fox

asked the Minister of Food if he will give an assurance that extra rations will be available for the Olympic crews competing at the Olympic Regatta at Henley in August, 1948; and that when application is made for licences for entertaining these competitors, these will be forthcoming, the numbers are not being limited.

Dr. Summerskill

Yes. We are at present considering the appropriate scale of these fees is now under consideration in the countries named, including the United Kingdom.

Following is the table:

of allowances. Licences for meals will be granted to the headquarters of sporting or other responsible and representative organisations who wish to entertain the whole or important sections of the competitors.