asked the Minister of Supply what are the conditions governing the disposal of kitchen waste at Highways Hostel, Chorley; and why the highest tender was not accepted.

I understand from the Joint Committee of the Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A., who manage the hostel for the Ministry of Supply, that, for hygienic reasons, they require daily collection irrespective of quantity. The contract has been given to the highest bidder likely, in their opinion, to be able to comply with these conditions.