§ Mr. Juddasked the Minister of State for Defence whether he will make a statement on future catering facilities for civilian employees in Portsmouth Naval Dockyard.
§ Mr. KirkThe Management Committee of the Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Canteen and Restaurant Society Limited, which at present provides the canteen service in Portsmouth Dockyard, has recommended that its responsibilities be transferred to the Director of Civil Catering Services (Naval). Subject to ratification of this recommendation by a general meeting of the Society, the transfer will take place on 3rd July, 1971.
The Director of Civil Catering Services (Naval) is responsible for the management of all other canteens in the Navy Department and the same high standard of service will be provided at Portsmouth as is already provided in the other Royal Dockyards.