HC Deb 06 December 1972 vol 847 c461W
Mr. Bray

asked the Lord President of the Council what is the weight and salvage value of surplus or stale food from the House of Commons dining rooms sold to swill contractors for processing in each of the last 12 months to 31st October, 1972, or the most convenient accounting date.

Dr. Bennett

I have been asked to reply.

The figures are as follows:

Kitchen Waste (Wet and Dry)

  • January to December 1970—338 cwt.—£57.
  • January to December 1971—448 cwt.—£76.
  • January to October 1972—349 cwt.—£59.

This comprises the kitchen waste from the dining rooms, cafeterias and tea rooms.