HC Deb 03 March 1931 vol 249 c206
57. Mr. MANDER

asked, the hon. Member for the Gorton Division, as Chairman of the Kitchen Committee, the proportion of wine and tobacco purchased in his Department from Empire sources?

Mr. COMPTON

The proportion which Empire wines and tobacco bear to the total purchases during 1930 is: Wines, 5.70 per cent.; tobacco, 58.75 per cent.

Mr. MANDER

Would the hon. Gentleman endeavour to arrange in future that only Empire wines and tobacco shall be served in the refreshment department of this House?

Mr. COMPTON

I shall be very pleased to do what my hon. Friend desires, and I hope he will take the hint and encourage his friends to purchase those articles.