HC Deb 01 December 1931 vol 260 c943
103. Mr. MANDER

asked the hon. Member for Monmouth as chairman of the Kitchen Committee, if, in view of the present economic position of the country, he will arrange that only Empire wine and tobacco are consumed in the House of Commons?

Major-General Sir ROBERT HUTCHISON (for Sir LEOLIN FORESTIERWALKER)

The answer to my hon. Friend's question is in the negative.

Mr. MANDER

Does not my hon. Friend think that Members of this House are prepared to make some sacrifice in order to put the balance of trade right?

Sir R. HUTCHISON

The Kitchen Committee supply Empire wines and tobacco for those who wish to consume them.