§ Mr. PickthallTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what has been the country of origin of the beef served to British service personnel in Cyprus and Belize in the last year. [4472]
§ Mr. ArbuthnotBeef for British service personnel serving in Cyprus and Belize is procured by local contract to achieve best value for money. Supplies to Cyprus are of southern Irish, French and New Zealand origin, while supplies to Belize are of American origin.