HC Deb 10 November 1937 vol 328 c1779W
Mr. L. Smith

asked the hon. Member for Ipswich, as Chairman of the Kitchen Committee, whether he will reconsider the restoration of the hot plates which were formerly in the Members' Dining Room, since their removal has not been conducive to the comfort of Members?

Sir J. Ganzoni

As a result of the improvements so recently made the hot plate accommodation in the new kitchen, now on the same floor, has been considerably increased. It is therefore not intended to replace the small hot plates in the Members' Dining Rooms as they would occupy valuable table space and are not considered desirable.

Mr. L. Smith

asked the hon. Member for Ipswich, as Chairman of the Kitchen Committee, whether, with the object of providing a greater change of diet in the dining rooms of the House, he will arrange for his leading chef to visit those European cities where special attention is given to the preparation of a variety of appetising dishes, particularly those which affect the cooking of fish and vegetables?

Sir J. Ganzoni

The Committee has no funds for the purpose suggested by the hon. Member, and there does not appear to be any necessity for such as expenditure as their chef, though a British subject, is French trained and has a Continental experience. Members can have fish and vegetables, as well as any other dish, cooked in any style they may prefer, to order, but the dishes provided in the Members own dining rooms are chosen to suit the requirements of the majority.

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