§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Lord Privy Seal what steps are being taken regarding the improper use of the photocopying machine in Upper Committee Corridor North by hon. Members' research assistants; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BiffenMy hon. Friend's previous complaints on this matter have been drawn to the attention of the Serjeant at Arms. The Accommodation and Administration Sub-Committee of the Services Committee is currently 77W reviewing the provision of photocopiers for hon. Members and the rules for their use. I welcome the co-operation of hon. Members in ensuring compliance with the existing rules on the part of all users.
§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Lord Privy Seal how many right hon. or hon. Members have paid the Fees Office for printing more than 12 copies of any single paper on one of the photocopying machines provided for use in the House of Commons, in the years 1982, 1983 and 1984 and to the latest available date in 1985.
§ Mr. BiffenThe only payments recorded by the Fees Office were made through the Sale Office and relate to the photocopying machines provided for Hon. Members' use on the Lower Ground Floor of the Main Building. The number of Members making such payments were as follows:
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Number 1982 7 1983 14 1984 2 *1985 Nil * To 7 March.
§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will issue instructions on the number of copies which can be made without charge on the photocopying machines provided for the use of right hon. and hon. Members.
§ Mr. BiffenNotices are already displayed by each such machine, which state, in particular, that 12 copies of a single paper are allowed free but that payment at the rate of 2p must be made for each copy in excess of this number.