HC Deb 26 November 1973 vol 865 c33W
39. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister for the Civil Service whether he will make a statement on the provision of Civil Service catering facilities and, in particular, whether that service is provided at a profit or a loss.

Mr. Kenneth Baker

Civil Service staff restaurants are provided where numbers and inadequacy of alternative facilities justify them. The declared aim is that staff should be able to obtain a good mid-day meal in pleasant surroundings at a reasonable price. The restaurants are expected to break even after the Government provide for such things as heat, light, accommodation, equipment and special operating circumstances.