Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 20 April 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 April 2004. It was answered by Lord Bilston (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 April 2004 on behalf of the Catering Committee.

Catering Select Committee

Question: To ask the Chairman of the Catering Committee, whether the (a) tea and (b) coffee available from dispensers in food outlets in the House is of a Fair Trade origin.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Chairman of the Catering Committee whether the (a) tea and (b) coffee available from dispensers in food outlets in the House is of a Fair Trade origin. [167787] Mr. Dennis Turner: The Refreshment Department was one of the first organisations to support the Fairtrade movement and has done so for many years. All fresh coffee served by the Department is made from beans approved by the Fairtrade organisation, and fairly traded "Clipper" teas are stocked. In February 2004 the Refreshment Department installed new triple brew vending machines in various locations throughout the Parliamentary Estate. The fresh coffee dispensed by these new machines is fairly traded.

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