HC Deb 16 April 1996 vol 275 c361W
Ms Ruddock

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make a statement on progress in establishing an office waste minimisation strategy for his Department indicating the targets set. [24501]

Mr. Freeman

My Department supports fully the Government's waste strategy set out in the White Paper, "Making Waste Work," Cm 3040. In accordance with the aim of the White Paper, my Department is working towards setting waste minimisation targets by the end of 1996.

Ms Ruddock

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make a statement on progress in establishing an office waste minimisation strategy for his Department, indicating the targets set. [24507]

The Deputy Prime Minister

I refer the hon. Member to the reply given today by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.