AIF vehicles to the Middle East

[Shane Lovell]

David

Had another look today. You may find the following interesting.

703/1 Eastern Group Supply Council Administration etc – Mix cablegrams regarding general requirements of members of Group

From Assistant Secretary (Finance ) to Assistant Secretary (Supplies) dated 24/12/41

Financial Adjustments in respect of supplies from Australia through the Eastern Supply Group Council

1) Basis of adjustment for supplies from Australia through the Eastern Supply Group Council

The procedure contemplated in respect to all supplies, whether for the AIF abroad or for the forces of other parts of the Empire, is that settlement will be effected in Sterling in London by the UK Ministry of Supply. The supplying country will be responsible for sending the necessary advices to it representative in London to enable settlement to be made.

The document goes on to quote from Secretary of State Dominion Affairs letter dated 15/10/1941

Payment and recovery

The Ministry (of Supply) will be charged in the first instance with the cost of all supply orders.

The Ministry will recover from the consignee member concerned the cost of goods supplied in accordance with issue orders.

War Office will adjust separately with members for the provisions made available to members forces in Mid East, East Africa and Malaya.


cheers

Shane