§ 40. Mr. Darlingasked the Lord President of the Council when he intends to replace the sub-standard cutlery in the Members' Cafeteria and Tea-Room and Strangers' Cafeteria with Sheffield-made cutlery of reasonable quality.
Dr. BennettI have been asked to reply.
We are in the process of bringing the cutlery up to standard. A number of quotations for Sheffield-made cutlery are currently being considered.
§ 41. Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Lord President of the Council what improvements he has made in the quality and variety of dishes served in Members' eating places in the House since 10th February.
Dr. BennettI have been asked to reply.
The Catering Committee are always seeking to improve the variety and quality of our food. Forthcoming attractions will include fresh salmon and cold chicken in the Members' tea room.
§ 43. Mr. Loughlinasked the Lord President of the Council if he will instruct the Manager of the Catering Department to withdraw all cracked and/or chipped crockery and glassware from the Members' Tea Room.