HC Deb 27 April 1965 vol 711 c30W
36. Mr. Robert Cooke

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take steps to prevent Government buildings being used as distribution points for alcoholic liquors purchased in bulk at wholesale rates and distributed in small quantities.

Mr. MacDermot

It is a common practice for clubs and associations to purchase wines and spirits by bulk orders based on their members' individual orders. I see no reason why clubs and associations of civil servants should be debarred from using arrangements which are available to the public in general.