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Northern Ireland Office: Food

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 17 March 2025UIN 36364

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what proportion of food procured by his Department is sourced in (a) the UK and (b) Northern Ireland.

Answered by Hilary Benn

The Northern Ireland Office does not operate any catering outlets, cafes or cafeterias within our office estate. Documentation provided by suppliers who cater official functions and events does not typically feature a proportional breakdown of food items per country of production.

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