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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 21 April 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 April 2008. It was answered by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 13 May 2008 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.


Drinking Water

Question
To ask the hon. Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission how much was spent per day on bottled water on the parliamentary estate in the most recent period for which figures are available.
Answer

Daily expenditure on bottled water is not recorded across the parliamentary estate. Annual expenditure by the House of Commons for 2007-08 and an approximate daily cost based on the number of working days in 2007-08 are as follows:

£
Total cost of purchases for 2007-08 29,866
Approximate daily cost 118.35

In addition, the total cost of bottled water purchased by Catering and Retail Services for sale to customers during the same period was £32,979.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
475 c1440-1W; 201264
Session
2007-08
Subjects
House of Commons Drinking water Parliament
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk