§ 79 and 80. Mr. Peytonasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty (1) what increase there has been in the naval meat ration since the end of civilian meat rationing;
(2) what action he intends to take to improve naval rations.
§ Mr. SoamesUnder naval systems of messing there are no fixed scales of rations and consumption of food is regulated on the basis of cost and daily money allowances. While rationing was in operation, consumption of nationally rationed foods was restricted; when rationing ended the restrictions were removed. The improvement of naval rations is being considered in an Inter-Services' review on ration scales which has been taking place, and I regret I am not yet in a position to make a statement.