HC Deb 20 June 1972 vol 839 c69W
72. Mr. Denis Howell

asked the Lord President of the Council if he will state the guiding principles which determine that Members shall be charged 5p for a pot of tea served by waiters in the Smoke Room, 6p for a pot of tea obtained from the cafeteria in the Members tea room and 12p for a pot of tea served by waitresses in the dining room.

Dr. Bennett

I have been asked to reply.

I am grateful to the hon. Member for drawing these anomalies to my attention, and I will take steps to see that they are rectified. I must point out, however, that pots of tea are not served in the dining room.