Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 18 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 October 2004. It was answered by Lord Bilston (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 October 2004 on behalf of the Catering Committee.

Catering Select Committee

Question: To ask the Chairman of the Catering Committee, if he will make representations to the Director of Catering Services to increase the percentage of food sourced organically.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Chairman of the Catering Committee if he will make representations to the Director of Catering Services to increase the percentage of food sourced organically. [193103] Mr. Dennis Turner: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 27 April 2004, Official Report, column 905-6W. I have asked the Director of Catering Services to continue to be alert to opportunities to increase the percentage of food sourced organically, but I am aware that the Refreshment Department's ability to achieve this remains constrained by both supply chain limitations and by consumer price sensitivity.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 425 c1095W; 193103
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: House of Commons Food Procurement Organic food Refreshment Department
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk