§ 67. Mr. Skeffingtonasked the hon. Member for Walthamstow West, as Chairman of the Kitchen Committee, whether he will consider reducing the price of 4d. per cup for coffee served in the House.
§ Mr. McEnteeNo, Sir. Fourpence per cup has been the price of coffee in the House of Commons for many years past, and it has not been raised during or since the war in spite of increased prices.
§ Mrs. Jean MannWould my hon. Friend say when he intends to improve this alleged coffee, and try to rid it of its nasty, nauseating, bitter flavour?
§ Mr. McEnteeThe coffee used in the House of Commons is pure coffee.
§ Major PooleIs my hon. Friend aware that the reason he has advanced for continuing the price of 4d. is the worst possible reason, because our party is here to make changes? Further, is he aware that 4d. a cup represents about 300 per cent. profit?
§ Mr. McEnteeIf my hon. and gallant Friend will take the trouble to cross the road and go either to Lyons' or the A.B.C., he will pay the same price for coffee there.
§ Mr. Skeffington-LodgeCan my hon. Friend distinguish between coffee at 4d. a cup and special coffee at 6d. a cup, which appear on the menu of the House of Commons at the present time?