HC Deb 21 October 1976 vol 917 cc512-3W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the cost of Government Departments' typist chair covers.

Mr. Marks

£1.39 per set.

Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the basis for issuing carpets to offices belonging to Government Departments.

Mr. Marks

Low-loop nylon pile tufted carpet is the standard floor covering for Government Department offices, it having been shown that its total cost, including maintenance, is lower than the total cost of using linoleum. Better quality carpet is provided for senior officials.

Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many square yards of carpet have been issued to Government offices during the last six months; and what was the cost of these carpets.

Mr. Marks

944,000 sq. yds., at a cost of £2,610,000.