§ Mr. Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the estimated daily weight of waste paper in the Palace of Westminster; what steps are taken to dispose of it and re-use it; and what is the gross and nett cost of this operation per annum.
§ Mr. ChannonOn an average sitting day, about 9 cwt. About 95 tons are disposed of annually under a contract 259W let by Her Majesty's Stationery Office after competitive tender. For commercial reasons, it is not the practice to disclose the revenue thus received.