§ Mr. Kennedyasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is aware that the establishment of a British Restaurant in Kirkcaldy has been delayed through failure on the part of his Ministry to provide from a general pool necessary items of cooking equipment; that on 11th July last the Ministry submitted a list of the equipment they were to provide for this restaurant; that on 29th July they sent an advice note of delivery instructions in respect of that equipment, including one potato peeler and one mixing machine which have not yet been delivered; and if he can now expedite delivery?
Major Lloyd GeorgeI am aware that the items of equipment referred to by my hon. Friend have not been delivered. I regret that there has been considerable delay with regard to the supply of certain types of electrical equipment owing to prior demands by Service Departments. Everything possible is being done to overcome the difficulties. I am informed that the British Restaurant was opened on 8th November and I am gratified to know that the local authority is providing a service in spite of the difficulties being experienced. The outstanding items of equipment will be forwarded to Kirkcaldy as soon as they can be obtained.