13 FEBRUARY 1948, Page 18

RELIEF IN GERMANY

SIR,—Readers concerned for the relief of Germany's plight in the third winter after the war may like to know that at the moment Friends Relief Service is able to buy, mainly from Australia, food to the value of f40,000. This comprises 3,000 gallons of shark liver oil, (12,000 International units of Vitamin A per 'gallon), 20 tons of lard, 50 tons of dried milk powder (full cream), 100 tons of skimmed milk powder and 500 cases of orange juice. We can also buy in Britain a considerable quantity of herrings in brine. Cheques for the purchase of such food will be gratefully received. All relief supplies for Germany are despatched to the Civilian Relief Unit " pool " at Hamburg, and are distributed by accredited relief workers where the need is greatest- i.e., among children and old people, in sanatoria, preventoria, refugee and D.P. camps. There is no danger that such food will get on to the black market.—Yours sincerely, A. J. BRAYSHAW, General Secretary.

Friends Relief Service, Friends House, Euston Road, N.W.1.