A council canteen in Wales offices has renamed Spotted Dick on its menu after sniggering by customers.

Officials decided to change the name of the traditional dish to Spotted Richard because the original name was "offensive". Klaus Armstrong-Braun, a county councillor, said: "I couldn't believe it, it seemed ludicrous. Spotted Dick is part of our heritage. It just seemed political correctness gone mad. There was a sign in the dining room for things like rice pudding and then this Spotted Richard - I had to ask what it was."

Councillor Armstrong-Braun, a Green member on the coalition-run council, said: "Whoever has changed it needs to be told they are being silly." A spokesman for Flintshire County Council confirmed that Spotted Dick had been taken off their menu at the offices in Mold, North Wales.

He said: "It is true that the correct title for this dish is Spotted Dick. However, because of several immature comments from a few customers, catering staff renamed the dish Spotted Richard - or sometimes even Sultana Sponge. This was not a policy decision, canteen staff simply acted as they thought best to put an end to unwelcome and childish comments, albeit from a very small number of customers."

Spotted Dick is made from suet, flour and dried fruit - and dates back to cookery books in 1850.

I wonder if they still ask if you want stuffing with your roast dinner?


Sausage in a bun was still popular...

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