HC Deb 10 January 2001 vol 360 c562W
Mr. Yeo

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all food served at his Department's official functions meets the standards of production required by domestic producers. [144331]

Mr. Nick Brown

[holding answer 8 January 2001]: Catering at the Ministry's official functions is provided by external firms, who are required to discharge services with all due care and diligence and in accordance with the best professional or industry practice as well as conforming in all respects with the requirements of relevant statutes, orders, regulations, or byelaws in force.