§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much was spent on food by his Department and by each agency for which it is responsible in(a) 2001–02 and (b) 2002–03; what proportion of that food by value was produced in the United Kingdom; what guidance he has issued to encourage the procurement of home-grown food; and if he will make a statement. [129380]
§ Mrs. McGuireScotland Office expenditure on food is minimal, is generally limited to catering associated with official hospitality and supplied by external contractors. Information on the cost or the source of food supplied is not held centrally.