§ 78. Mr. J. Hudsonasked the hon. Member for West Walthamstow, as Chairman of the Kitchen Committee, the cause of the inability to supply in the dining room nonalcoholic apple juices for the hon. Members who require them.
§ Mr. McEnteeNon-alcoholic apple juice has been available for several months past, but so far as I am aware, it has not been asked for. If hon. Members have been unable to obtain it I am sorry, and the staff has been informed of its availability.
§ 79. Mr. J. Hudsonasked the hon. Member for West Walthamstow, as Chairman of the Kitchen Committee, whether he is aware of the frequent complaints made by hon. Members that water is not available on the dining tables of the House except in a few instances; and if he will see that this is remedied.
§ Mr. McEnteeI am aware of some complaints and I assure my hon. Friend that it is not because of any shortage of water, or of its price, which is approximately 10d. for 1,000 gallons, that it is not on all tables. There is however a real difficulty in obtaining suitable water jugs and glasses. I would remind my hon. Friend that water, like all other drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, which are in supply, can be obtained by those who ask for them.