HC Deb 20 December 1906 vol 167 cc1728-9
MR. WATT

I beg to ask the hon. Member for Mid. Derbyshire, as Chairman of the Kitchen Committee, if he can see his way to grant a retaining fee to the waiters of the House during the Christmas recess.

Sir JAMES JACOBY (Derbyshire, Mid.)

I regret the funds at the disposal of the Kitchen Committee prevent them adopting the hon. Member's suggestion.

MR. KEIR HARDIE

In the same connection, may I ask whether an English translation of the menu-cards will be provided?

Sir JAMES JACOBY

I do not think it would be desirable to alter the cards, but if it will meet the convenience of my hon. friend I will undertake that a French dictionary is provided.

MR. KEIR HARDIE

Will the hon. Member provide a French dictionary for the waiters, in whose interests I put the Question.

MR. MORTON

Will he at the same time have the menu printed in Gaelic?

[No Answer was returned.]