Part of the debate – in the House of Commons on 17th November 1942.
I am informed that the price of cigarettes in N.A.A.F.I. canteens at Beirut was raised by about ½d. on each packet of 20 on 1st October. This rise in price had been under consideration since June and was in no way connected with the increase in men's pay. It was fully approved by the Service authorities on the spot.