Oral Answers to Questions — British Army. – in the House of Commons at on 30 January 1940.
Mr William Thorne
, West Ham Plaistow
asked the Secretary of State for War what rations are supplied to the German prisoners of war, either daily or weekly; whether prisoners have made any complaints about the bread; and whether the rations are in accordance with the provisions of the International Convention of 1929?
Hon. Oliver Stanley
, Westmorland
In accordance with the previsions of the International Convention, 1929, German prisoners of war are supplied daily with the same rations as British troops at home. No complaints about the bread have been received, but the prisoners have expressed a preference for rye bread, for the provision of which arrangements are being made.
Mr William Thorne
, West Ham Plaistow
Does the right hon. Gentleman not think that this is useful information which can be given to the enemy?
Hon. Oliver Stanley
, Westmorland
Certainly, it is information which can be given to the enemy.
Secretary of State was originally the title given to the two officials who conducted the Royal Correspondence under Elizabeth I. Now it is the title held by some of the more important Government Ministers, for example the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
