Question : PROCUREMENT OF BRANDED ITEM BY CSD

(a) whether branded items of reputed firms are not being procured by Canteen Stores Department (CSD);

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government propose to conduct an inquiry to probe the commissions and omissions of this nature by the CSD authorities;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) if not, the reasons therefor;

(f) whether refined groundnut oil of all brands has been removed from the list of oil of the Canteen Stores Department (CSD);

(g) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(h) the steps taken by the Government to reintroduce the refined groundnut oil of all brands in CSD canteen?

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)

(a) No, Sir. All the branded items listed with CSD are being regularly procured.

(b) to (e): Not applicable in view of (a) above.

(f) No, Sir.
(g) & (h): Not applicable in view of (f) above.