§ Lord Marlesfordasked the Chairman of Committees:
What arrangements exist for the recycling of waste paper (other than "white paper") generated in that part of the parliamentary estate occupied by the House of Lords. [HL540]
§ The Chairman of Committees (Lord Tordoff)At present, paper generated in that part of the parliamentary estate occupied by the House of Lords is recovered and incinerated. The incineration process produces electricity which is used on the parliamentary estate.
Arrangements for recycling waste paper are currently being introduced across the parliamentary estate. The House of Lords is actively involved in energy conservation and waste management in conjunction with the Works Services Directorate and will participate in the waste paper recycling programme.