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3.
On 24 Oct it was decided by the C-in-C that the
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5.
Army. should take over the rationing of the Civilian
population and that the following should be allowed to
draw rations on repayment.
(a)
(5)
(c)
Those at present drawing food through the
Civil Affairs relief organization.
Workers in essential services requiring
European food.
Members of the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence
Corps, and their dependants who are not already entitled to Service rations.
The chief result of this was a very great improvement
in the rations issued by the Relief Organization, which,
previous to this, had occasioned a constant stream of
complaints.
On the army taking over the provision of rations,
the following change took place within the Civil Affairs
Administration:
The control of rationing and feeding passed
from the Gen Admin Branch to S.T.& I. who
now deal direct with S.& T of Land Forces.
The only control still exercised by Gen Admin
is the authorization and issuing of meal and
ration tickets to personnel.
On 17 Nov a scheme for charging for meals and rations
was put into operation; for those resident in Hotels, an
overall charge, including accommodation is levied. Non
residents pay cash on a meal basis.
Charges are in different categories and are as under.
As per attached lists at Appx. A and B.
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