§ 37. Mr. Hazellasked the Lord President of the Council what quantities of imported powdered milk, in addition to the 120 pounds of home-produced powdered milk, are used in the Refreshment Rooms of the House; and what are the countries of origin.
§ Mr. MaxwellI have been asked to reply.
None.
§ 39. Mrs. Joyce Butlerasked the Lord President of the Council if he will arrange for the Refreshment Department to install a modern self-service salad bar for the use of Members.
§ Mr. MaxwellI have been asked to reply.
It is the intention of the Refreshment Department to install a modern self-service salad bar in the Members' Dining Room after the Whitsun Recess.
§ Mr. Hazellasked the Lord President of the Council what proportion of the reconstituted chip potatoes used in the Refreshment Rooms of the House are home produced and foreign produced, respectively; what are the countries of origin of those which are foreign produced: and why, in view of the abundance of home-grown potatoes, reconstituted chip potatoes are used.
§ Mr. MaxwellI have been asked to reply.
The reconstituted chip potatoes are entirely foreign produced and come from Holland. In addition to being more economical at this time of year, I understand that the end product is generally very acceptable to customers. Fresh potatoes are in fact used for meals in the Members' Dining Room.