HC Deb 24 March 1969 vol 780 cc223-4W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Lord President of the Council whether he will cause an investigation to be made into the reasons why since 1964 there has been an annual fall-off of meals and other facilities supplied in the Members' Dining Rooms.

Mr. Peart

The Catering Sub-Committee and the Services Committee itself are aware of the decline in the number of meals served in the Members' Dining Room since 1964, and are keeping a close watch on the situation.

Mr. Dance

asked the Lord President of the Council how many of the catering staff have been dismissed during the past 18 months; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Peart

Nine.