§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Chancellor of he Exchequer whether steps are taken to ensure that Her Majesty's Stationery Office gives contracts for paper supplies to United Kingdom producers; if he will list the principal suppliers of paper to Her Majesty's Stationery Office from the United Kingdom and from abroad; if he will express the figures as percentages; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. HayhoeExcept for telephone directory paper, which is no longer manufactured in the United Kingdom, over 97 per cent. of paper purchased by HMSO is from United Kingdom sources, mainly:
- East Lancashire Paper Mill Co Ltd
- Wiggins Teape Paper Ltd
- Thomas Tait and Sons Ltd
- James Cropper & Co Ltd
- Bowaters Paper Sales Ltd
- J A Weir Ltd
- DRG Paper and Board
§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the amount of quality paper orders given by Her Majesty's Stationery Office to the Grosvenor Chater mill, Holywell, Clwyd, in the years 1980–81 and 1981–82.
§ Mr. HayhoeThese amounted to approximately £14,400 in 1980–81, and to £46,100 in the first 9 months of 1981–82.