To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what percentage of (a) beef, (b) lamb, (c) pork and (d) dairy products used in his departmental headquarters were imported products in the most recent period for which figures are available. (166654)

The percentage of imported beef, lamb, pork and dairy products used within the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in the UK is as follows:

The information in the table refers to the period August 2007 to October 2007, as this is the most recent for which figures are available.

The procurement of FCO catering supplies is based on value for money, having due regard to propriety and regularity.