HC Deb 20 January 1976 vol 903 c419W
Mr. Hooley

asked the Minister for the Civil Service what steps are taken to ensure the recycling and re-use of waste paper and cardboard containers collected from the Palace of Westminster.

Mr. Charles R. Morris

Classified waste is destroyed on the premises under the supervision of the authorities of the two Houses. Other waste paper and board are sold by Her Majesty's Stationery Office to a contractor. Although the contract contains no stipulation that the material must be recycled. I understand that it would not be profitable for a contractor to purchase for any other purpose.