HC Deb 11 April 1911 vol 24 cc405-6W
Mr. GLYN-JONES

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether any facilities are afforded during office hours to any trader, or association of traders to obtain orders from, and deliver goods to, members of the staff employed at the Admiralty; and, if so, will he state the name of such trader or association, and the terms and conditions upon which such facilities are granted?

Dr. MACNAMARA

As a matter of convenience, messengers of the Civil Service Supply Association and the Junior Army and Navy Stores are admitted to visit members of the staff who leave with the hall porter a notification in writing that they wish to place an order. The practice is of long standing. So far as I am aware no objection has been raised to it.

Mr. GLYN-JONES

asked the Home Secretary whether any facilities are afforded during office hours to any trader, or association of traders, to obtain orders from, and deliver goods to, members of the staff employed at the Home Office; and, if so, will he state the name of such trader or association, and the terms and conditions upon which such facilities are granted?

Mr. CHURCHILL

As a matter of convenience to members of the staff who are members of the Civil Service Supply Association, Limited, a messenger from the association calls daily to receive any orders that may be left with the doorkeeper and to deliver the articles ordered.

Mr. GLYN-JONES

asked whether any facilities are afforded during office hours to any trader, or association of traders, to obtain orders from, and deliver goods to, members of the staff employed at the Local Government Board; and, if so, what is the name of such trader or association, and the terms and conditions upon which such facilities are granted?

Mr. BURNS

An arrangement with the Civil Service Supply Association, Limited, similar to that described in my hon. Friend's question to the Secretary of the Treasury on the 4th instant, is in operation at the Local Government Board's offices.

Mr. GLYN-JONES

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture whether any facilities are afforded during office hours to any trader, or association of traders, to obtain orders from and deliver goods to members of the staff employed at the Board of Agriculture; and, if so, will he state the name of such trader or association, and the terms and conditions upon which such facilities are granted?

Sir E. STRACHEY

No such facilities are given.