§ Mr. Rossiasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many tonnes of waste paper were imported for recycling by the paper industry last year; what was the cost per tonne in foreign currency in US dollar terms; and at what level in terms of tonnes per week such imports are running during the current year.
§ Mr. Cryer:In 1976, 100,016 tonnes of waste paper were imported, valued at 115.52 US dollars per tonne. During January—May inclusive in 1977, imports were running at 3,115 tonnes per week. 54,930 tonnes valued at 145.01 US dollars per tonne were also exported in 1976.
288WExports during January—May inclusive in 1977 were running at 880 tonnes per week.