Recycled Paper

HC Deb 04 April 1989 vol 150 cc68-9W

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Leader of the House what percentage of paper used in the House of Commons is recycled paper.

Mr. Wakeham

It is not possible to identify this percentage.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Lord President of the Council what plans he has to use recycled paper in the House of Commons.

Mr. Wakeham

Her Majesty's Stationery Office already supplies the House with buff envelopes, ruled writing paper, file covers, note books, index books, lavatory paper and waste paper sacks, which all contain at least 50 per cent. recycled material. The Accommodation and Administration Sub-Committee has instructed the House authorities and HMSO to keep it informed of any significant developments which will enable the use of recycled paper to be extended.