§ Mr. Thorpeasked the Minister of State for Defence what conditions apply to the issue of Compo rations to members of the Armed Forces; what restrictions are placed upon their use; and what provisions are made for the return of unconsumed rations.
§ Lord BalnielComposite rations are issued for consumption by the Armed Forces, particularly the Army and Royal Marines, during active operations and approved training exercises in field conditions where the cooking and issue of normal fresh rations would be impracticable. Unconsumed rations are required to be returned to unit stores.
§ Mr. Thorpeasked the Minister of State for Defence whether Compo rations are made available to members of University Officer Training Corps, members of Air Training Corps, Army Cadet Corps, and other voluntary youth organisations.
§ Lord BalnielComposite rations may be issued to the University Training Corps, school contingents of the Combined Cadet Force, the Army Cadet Force and the Sea Cadet Corps in certain circumstances, mainly for annual 211W camps or ardous training. The Air Training Corps and other voluntary youth organisations have no entitlement to composite rations.