§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Chairman of the Catering Committee what was the operating surplus or deficit of the banqueting rooms for the last full 12 months for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Colin ShepherdA net profit of some £230,000 was made from the use of private dining facilities in 1993–94.
§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Chairman of the Catering Committee (1) if he will publish the names of organisations that used the banqueting rooms in the most recent 12 months for which figures are available indicating the numbers who are perceived to be(a) political, (b) commercial, (c) charitable and (d) others;
(2) if he will list the political affiliations of all hon. Members who booked the banqueting rooms in the months of October and November.
§ Mr. Colin ShepherdIt has not hitherto been the practice to publish information of this nature. The matter is currently being reviewed by the Catering Committee.