§ Mr. BettsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence for what percentage by value of meat purchasing contracts placed by his Department is the origin of the meat specified; what percentage is specified as British meat; what percentage is specified only as imported meat; and what percentage is specified as British or imported meat. [18347]
§ Mr. FreemanSince 1 October 1994, the supply of food to the armed forces has been the responsibility of the Navy, Army and Air Force Institute. My Department does not specify the source from which meat should be obtained.
§ Mr. BettsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much was spent by his Department in the last year for which figures are available on British meat; and how much was spent on imported meat. [18346]
§ Mr. FreemanContract specifications for the supply of meat to the armed forces are concerned with quality and price and do not stipulate the source from which meat should be obtained. The information requested is therefore not available.