HC Deb 12 February 1996 vol 271 cc428-9W
Mr. Hain

To ask the Chairman of the Catering Committee what plans he has to upgrade catering facilities for visitors to the Palace of Westminster. [13052]

Sir Colin Shepherd

I refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply I gave on 15 January,Official Report, column 350.

Mr. Nigel Evans

To ask the Chairman of the Catering Committee what additional provision he plans to make for additional catering facilities at the House of Commons in the next financial year. [13056]

Sir Colin Shepherd

There are no additional catering facilities planned in the next financial year.

However, the refurbishment of existing outlets will continue, which will update and improve the facilities currently available to hon. Members and all others who work in the Palace.