§ Mr. David ShawTo ask the Lord President of the Council (1) what assistance is available to hon. Members to move towards paperless offices;
(2) what studies his office have carried out into the potential of compact disc technology to reduce paper use and the need for storage space in hon. Members' offices.
§ Mr. MacGregorAssistance for Members who wish to establish computer and other information technology facilities in their offices is available in two forms. Advice on suitable equipment and procedures can be obtained from the computer officer. Advice on funding the cost of equipment from the office costs allowance is available from the Fees Office.
The Services Committee's fourth report of last Session suggests ways in which information technology services in the House might be developed and funded.