HC Deb 20 February 1981 vol 999 c234W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will investigate the use of copying facilities of the House for the printing of financial appeals, details of which have been sent to him; and if he will clarify the position of the use of such facilities.

Mr. Pym

A copy of the guidance on the use of copying machines, which the Services Committee wishes to be drawn to the attention of all Members, their secretaries and research assistants, is displayed by each machine. Members and their staffs have to be trusted to use these and other facilities only for parliamentary purposes, and with discretion. Proven cases of abuse are normally dealt with by the authorities of the House.