§ Sir G. Foxasked the Minister of Supply and of Aircraft Production what quantities of paper have been salvaged for reprocessing during each of the war years; and what steps are being taken in country districts to encourage local authorities to collect waste paper, thereby saving unnecessary imports and loss of foreign exchange.
§ Mr. Palmerasked the Minister of Supply and of Aircraft Production if he will take steps to draw the attention of the public, by wireless broadcast or otherwise, to the still urgent need to salvage waste paper.
§ Colonel Dodds-Parkerasked the Minister of Supply and of Aircraft Production what steps he is taking to ensure the efficient collection of waste paper, to enable the paper industry, and allied industries, to continue at a reasonable output and increase their export trade.
§ Mr. WilmotThe need for paper salvage is as great as ever for wallboards for houses and packaging for export and other essential purposes. I will broadcast on this subject in the near future, and have already addressed a personal message to every local authority asking for their continued co-operation in collecting waste paper. A cash bonus on collections has been offered to local authorities to assist them in stepping up their collections. The rural district councils, which cover the country areas, often have to rely on voluntary assistance for this important work, and I would take this opportunity of thanking the voluntary helpers and of 713W appealing to them to continue to co operate with their local authorities.
Total Collection of Waste Paper 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 (1st six months) Tons. Tons. Tons. Tons. Tons. Tons. 806,941 759.183 874,118 700,353 659,500 299,173 of which by local authorities 248,851 299,840 433,403 319,944 273,173 115,045