§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what was the cost of the two days spent by the House of Commons chef in preparing the Thatcher Valentine steak, kidney, mushroom and oyster dish; and why special facilities were provided for this purpose.
§ Mr. Charles IrvingI have been asked to reply.
No special facilities were provided for the preparation of the dish, which appeared on the table d'hote menus of 14 February.