§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he will publish the price the Refreshment Department now pays for the ordinary Cheddar cheese as supplied in the Members' self-service cafeteria; and whether he will detail the overheads that have to be met by the Refreshment Department other than staff wages which affect costs.
§ Mr. Charles IrvingI have been asked to reply.
I do not think it appropriate to disclose purchase prices paid by the Refreshment Department.
The Department still has to meet overheads for stocktaking, cash security, 416W insurance, uniforms, cleaning materials, staff car hire, hospitality, laundry, light kitchen equipment, paperware, repairs and renewals—crokery, cutlery and glassware—and staff meals, amounting to £250,000.