§ Mr. Conwayasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will list the organisations which have used the dining facilities of the House during the current Session to date.
§ Mr. BiffenThe banqueting rooms may be reserved by hon. Members for private functions from Mondays to Saturdays. It is not the refreshment department's practice to make public information which may be available to it on the nature of functions sponsored by hon. Members.
§ Mr. Conwayasked the Lord Privy Seal how many meals were served in the current Session to date in the public dining rooms of the House; and what was the average cost and charge per meal.
§ Mr. BiffenThe total number of meals served in the banqueting rooms in the current Session to 27 June was 50,456 (including teas) and in the Harcourt Room and Strangers' Dining Room was 23,461. The menu and tariff structures in these different venues are too diverse for average costs and charges to be given on a meaningful basis.