HC Deb 07 December 1972 vol 847 cc498-9W
Mr. Bray

asked the Minister for the Civil Service what is the weight and salvage value of waste paper disposed of by the House of Commons in each of the last 12 months to 31st October, or the most convenient accounting date.

Mr. Kenneth Baker

The weight of waste paper disposed of by the House of Commons in each of the last 12 months to 31st October is as follows:

Month and year Tonnes
November, 1971 3.962
December, 1971 4.928
January, 1972 3.810
February, 1972 5.791
March, 1972 3.962
April, 1972 4.674
May, 1972 5.791
June, 1972 5.588
July, 1972 5.791
August, 1972 2.692
September, 1972 2.540
October, 1972 4.166
Total tonnes 53.695

The value cannot be given because it is not the practice to divulge rates which are confidential.