§ Mr. Andrew SmithTo ask the Lord Privy Seal how much stationery paper(a) by weight and (b) by value is consumed in the Palace of Westminster each year; what arrangements there are for recycling waste paper; and what is the value of this waste.
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§ Mr. WakehamIt is not possible to make any sensible estimate of either the weight or the value of stationery paper consumed in the Palace of Westminster. I understand that the removal of unclassified waste paper from the Palace of Westminster is carried out, under a contract arranged by HMSO, at no cost to public funds. No arrangements have thus been made by the House authorities for waste paper to be recycled.