§ 45. Mr. JannerTo ask the Lord President of the Council if he will make a statement concerning the recyclability of paper used for the official documents of the House.
§ Sir Geoffrey HoweAll the paper that is provided by HMSO for official use in the House of Commons can be recycled. The Accommodation and Administration Sub-Committee has given approval for a number of items of stationery containing recycled paper to be introduced to the House.
§ Mr. JannerHow many thousands of tonnes of paper are used by the House during a year, and why is not much more of it recycled, bearing in mind the fact that we should be setting an example?
§ Sir Geoffrey HoweI do not have the figure at my fingertips. As the hon. and learned Gentleman was told on 5 February, all the paper that is provided for official use in the House can be recycled. The Accommodation and Administration Sub-Comittee is considering ways in 682 which recycled material can be used more widely. The matter is under active consideration, as the hon. and learned Gentleman would wish.