asked the Lord President of the Council if he will list the 10 major suppliers of pottery, cutlery and souvenirs to the Catering Department over the last year, setting out the value of supply, the name of the company and the country of its registration; and what is the total value of supplies in this category.

I have been asked to reply.It is not the practice to disclose the names of suppliers to the House. All companies supplying souvenirs, pottery and cutlery to the Refreshment Department are registered in the United Kingdom. During the year ended October 1982 these companies supplied items to the value of £186,900 (excluding VAT).