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<p>The Senior Deputy Speaker has asked me, as Chairman of the Services Committee,
to respond on his behalf.</p><p>The vast majority of fresh products purchased by House
of Lords Catering and Retail Services (CRS) are British, and CRS has an ongoing policy
to continue to increase its use of British products, taking account of procurement
and value for money tests. British produce is always preferred when in season, and
menus are designed to incorporate British sustainable products and showcase British
seasonal produce where possible. The majority of the main ingredients in CRS dishes,
such as meat, poultry, fish and dairy produce, are British.</p><p>In House of Lords
bars, CRS aims to supply a range of beverages including British options; CRS has recently
changed supplier to increase its offering of British craft ales and lagers.</p><p>CRS
aims to increase the selection of British wines available in House of Lords restaurants
and bars. Additional British wines will appear on the wine lists after the conference
recess.</p><p>For the House of Lords retail shop, CRS aims to increase its ranges
of British products; work is underway to develop with its suppliers products that
would enhance the British selection on offer.</p>
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