§ Sue DoughtyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what proportion of waste produced in his Department was(a) recycled, (b) composted and (c) re-used, broken down into (i) paper, (ii) plastics, (iii) aluminium cans and (iv) other in each year since 1997; what plans there are to increase these proportions; and if he will make a statement. [65700]
§ Mr. MacShaneThis information could only be provided at disproportionate cost since we do not keep records in the requested format. The breakdowns below represent the information supplied for Green Minister's reports for 2000–01 and 2001–02.
tonnes 2002–01 2001–02 Total waste 3,389.88 1,343.21 Total waste recovered 824.28 415.16 (24.32%) (30.91%) Details of waste recycled Paper 180.00 162.52 Toner cartridges 2.29 1.38 Fluorescent tubes 0.59 1.94 Metal and wood n/a 16.2 Batteries recycled n/a 1.24 Special waste (oils) n/a 2.26 The FCO will be re-tendering its waste contracts later this year. We aim to increase the amount of waste recycled in line with Green Minister's targets.