§ Mr. Wrigglesworthasked the Lord President of the Council if he will make provision for hot and cold drinks vending machines to be installed, serviced and operated by outside commercial undertakings for Members and staff at 3 Dean's Yard and Norman Shaw North buildings.
§ Mr. Edward ShortThe provision of drinks to Members in the House and its outbuildings by commercial undertakings raises a question of principle which it would be for the House to decide. However, the hon. Member may like to refer the question to the Committee of Inquiry chaired by my hon. Friend the Member for Bethnal Green and Bow (Mr. Mikardo).