Written question asked by Colin Pickthall (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 July 2002. It was answered by Lord Bilston (Labour) on Thursday, 4 July 2002 on behalf of the Catering Committee.

Catering Select Committee

Question: To ask the Chairman of the Catering Committee, how much beer was sold to the House in (a) 2000-01 and (b) 2001-02.

Answer: Mr. Pickthall: To ask the Chairman of the Catering Committee how much beer was sold to the House in (a) 2000-01 and (b) 2001-02. [65238] Mr. Dennis Turner: During the 12-month period from April 2000 until March 2001, the House of Commons Refreshment Department purchased 61,096 pints of draught beers and lagers and a total of 18,831 bottles of beers and lagers. During the 12 months from April 2001 until March 2002, the Department purchased 53,568 pints of draught beers and lagers and 15,228 bottles.

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