§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Lord President of the Council whether he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the prices paid by the Refreshment Department for merchandise sold in the Members' Dining Room, Tea Room, and Cafeteria in June 1970 and the prices charged for these items and the latest figures in comparison, and the help given to meet the costs of the Department's outgoings in rent, rates, heat, light, furnishings, etc., and staff wages; and how much the latter wage rates have risen over this period.
Prices Paid Members' Dining Room Prices Charged Cafeteria and Tea Room Prices Charged Items 1970 1973 1970 1973 1970 1973 Sausages … 14½ p per lb. 18p 4½ p 6½ p 4½ P 6½ p Steak (Sirloin) … 27½ p per lb. 78p 40p 50p (braised) 33p 43p Fish (Plaice) … 27½ p per lb. 48p 28p 40p* 18p 26½ p† Tomatoes … 11p per lb. 17½ p — — 2½ p (small) 3½ p (large) 3½ p (small) 4½ p (large) Meat Pies … 71½ p per dozen 90p — — 9p 13p Cheese … 13½ p per lb. 25½ p 5p 6p 4p 5½ p * Fresh fish is served in the Members' Dining Room. † Frozen fish is served in the cafeterias