asked the Chairman of Committees:

Further to his Written Answer of 22 April (WA 284), whether the Refreshment Department has a policy of sourcing ingredients from within the United Kingdom; and what priority when purchasing food is given to (a) supporting British agriculture; (b) animal welfare; and (c) food miles. [HL3214]

The Refreshment Department has a policy of sourcing food ingredients where possible from within the United Kingdom. During the tender process for food supplies, suppliers are asked where possible that products are sourced from the United Kingdom. In the case of purchase of meat, game and poultry, animal welfare and food miles are taken into consideration during the pre-tender process.