§ Mr. YeoTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if all food served at his Department's official functions meets the standards of production required of domestic producers. [109769]
§ Dr. Moonie[holding answer 11 February 2000]: Food served up for departmental functions comes from a variety of domestic and non-domestic sources. Food supplied to the Ministry of Defence must meet our quality standards and comply with relevant United Kingdom, European Community and other legislative requirements, including prescribed welfare standards, which govern home and imported products.