§ 98. Mr. Raikesasked the Minister of Food whether the rations received by European Volunteer Workers employed on the land are the same as those received by British agricultural labourers.
§ 99. Mr. Raikesasked the Minister of Food whether European Volunteer Workers engaged, or to be engaged, in iron ore mining receive, or will receive, the same rations as British miners.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe answer in both cases is "Yes."
§ 100. Mr. Raikesasked the Minister of Food whether the rations of miners engaged in iron ore mining are the same as or less than those received by men employed in coal mining; and what is the reason for any distinction.
§ Dr. SummerskillIron-ore miners receive the same rations as coal miners, with the exception of the special meat allowance, which was given to underground coal miners to stimulate the output of coal.