HC Deb 13 April 1965 vol 710 cc168-9W
Sir D. Kaberry

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many staff and other canteens are established and run in his department's offices in London; what is the lowest price charged for a midday meal; what is the average price charged; whether those prices represent the economic cost of purchases, preparation, service and rentals; how much profit is made or how much loss sustained in a year; and how a loss is dealt with in the annual accounts or estimates of his department.

Mr. MacColl

One staff restaurant is operated in the Department's offices in London. The average cost of a lunch is 2s. 9d.; there is no fixed minimum. Prices cover the cost of food, preparation and service but, by arrangement with the Ministry of Public Building and Works, heavy equipment, heating, lighting and premises are provided free of charge. The restaurant, which is self-supporting, made a profit of £205 in 1964.

Sir D. Kaberry

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many staff and other canteens are established and run in his Department's offices either separately or jointly with others at Government buildings at Lawnswood, Leeds, and at Halton, Leeds; what is the lowest price charged for a midday meal; what is the average price charged; whether those prices represent the economic cost of purchases, preparation, service and rentals; how much profit is made in a year; and how a loss is dealt with in the annual accounts or estimates of his Department.

Mr. MacColl

No canteens are operated by the Department in the Leeds area.