Written question asked by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Monday, 19 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 March 2001. It was answered by Lord Bilston (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 March 2001 on behalf of the Catering Committee.

Catering Select Committee

Question: To ask the Chairman of the Catering Committee, what fair-traded products are (a) used and (b) sold in the cafeterias and restaurants of the Palace of Westminster.

Answer: Mr. Hilary Benn: To ask the Chairman of the Catering Committee what fair-traded products are (a) used and (b) sold in the cafeterias and restaurants of the Palace of Westminster. [155066] Mr. Dennis Turner: While I cannot, of course, answer for the policies of the Refreshment Department in another place, I am pleased to confirm that the following Fairtrade Mark products are sold in the cafeterias and restaurants of the House of Commons: "Clipper" teas; "Tikki Cafe" coffee beans and ground coffee from Matthew Algie Tea and Coffee Merchants; and "Divine" milk chocolate and "Dubble" chocolate rice bars from The Day Chocolate Company. The House of Commons Refreshment Department also has a policy to support the aims of the Cotonou Convention, specifically with reference to the purchase of the Caribbean bananas and cane sugar.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 365 c210W; 155066
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Catering House of Commons Trade Refreshment Department Fairtrade initiative
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