HC Deb 18 March 1930 vol 236 c1912
59. Mr. LOUIS SMITH

asked the hon. Member for the Gorton Division, as Chairman of the Kitchen Committee, how many makes of cheese manufactured in the British Isles and how many imported cheeses are being consumed in the dining rooms of the House of Commons; and what weight of home-made and imported cheese, respectively, has been consumed in the House during the six months ended February, 1930?

Mr. COMPTON

In reply to the hon. Member, there are on sale in the lining rooms six varieties of cheese manufactured in the British Isles and six imported. The total amounts consumed during the six months ending 28th February, 1930, are, cheese manufactured in the British Isles 1,059 lbs. 2 ozs., imported cheese 550 lbs. 11 ozs.