§ Mr. Corrieasked the Chairman of the Select Committee on House of Commons (Services) why it has been decided to buy European butter for the Refreshment 131W Department; and if he will make it his policy to prefer British butter.
§ Mr. DunnI have been asked to reply.
Provisional upon quality and price, The economic position of the Refresh-English butter is preferred. However, presently, prices for butter pats are:
132WImported Butter 1 case with 500 portions £3.40.
Adams British Butter 1 case with 400 portions £5.98.
The economic position of the Refreshment Department commands acceptance of the lowest tender.