§ Mr. Brayasked 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 BakerThe weight of waste paper disposed of by the House of Commons in each of the last 12 months to 31st October is as follows:
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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.