§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Lord President of the Council if he will list the ways in which his Department has demonstrated the ability to improve efficiency and competitiveness through an environmental audit of(a) energy use and (b) waste management within those buildings his Department occupies; and if he will make a statement. [16415]
§ Mr. NewtonThe small size of the Privy Council Office, and the fact that it is located within buildings managed by the Cabinet Office, limit the scope for independent initiatives on energy use or waste management. However, my Department seeks to exercise14W maximum economy in energy use, and to minimise waste, including through the recycling of paper and other materials.