§ Mr. Andrew SmithTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the value of the paper supplied by Her Majesty's Stationery Office to the Palace of Westminster; and what provision is made for recycling that part which accrues as waste.
§ Mr. Brooke[holding answer 30 November 1987]: The value of paper supplied to the Palace of Westminster for the last complete financial year (1986–87) is assessed at £710,000. Unclassified waste is collected and pulped, without charge, by a contractor who covers his costs from the sale of the waste.
§ Mr. HanleyTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent his Department uses recycled paper or provides paper for recycling.
§ Mr. BrookeMost paper is generally supplied through Her Majesty's Stationery Office whose contracts en-courage the use of recycled paper in manufacture. Waste paper other than classified waste is collected by a contractor for recycling.