HC Deb 13 April 1965 vol 710 cc192-4W
Sir D. Kaberry

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works (1) how many staff and other canteens are established and run in his Department's offices in London; what is the lowest price charged for a midday meal; what is the average price charged; whether those prices represent the economic cost of purchases, preparation, service and rentals; how much profit is made in a year or how much loss sustained; and how a loss is dealt with in the annual accounts or estimates of his Department;

(2) how many staff and other canteens are established and run in his Department's offices either separately or jointly with others at Government buildings at Lawnswood, Leeds, and at Halton, Leeds; what is the lowest price charged for a midday meal; what is the average price charged; whether those prices represent the economic cost of purchases, preparation, service and rentals; how much profit is made in a year; and how a loss is dealt with in the annual accounts or estimates of his Department.

Mr. C. Pannell

As the Answer is rather long, I am writing to the hon. Member.