§ Mr. Michael McNair-Wilsonasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many persons on average use the restaurants and cafeteria in the House of Commons daily; and of this number how many are Members of Parliament and how many staff and journalists.
§ Mr. Charles IrvingI have been asked to reply.
It is estimated that 3,500 covers are served each sitting day by the Refreshment Department. Four hundred are served to Members, the remainder to staff, journalists and visitors to the House.