§ Mr. BrakeTo ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee in what location in the House waste paper for recycling is sorted from other waste. [129383]
§ Sir Sydney ChapmanUnder the present waste disposal contract, Vote Office waste paper is recycled and other waste paper is incinerated to generate electricity for the national grid; competitive tendering showed that it would cost an additional £250,000 to separate more waste paper for recycling. The Accommodation and Works Committee has, however, resolved that the issue should be considered again when the contracts are next retendered.
§ Mr. BrakeTo ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee what plans there are to introduce facilities for the recycling of(a) plastics, (b) aluminium and steel and (c) glass in the House. [129377]
§ Sir Sydney ChapmanThe House has a contract with London Waste Ltd. for waste disposal. As part of the disposal process, the company recovers ferrous and non-ferrous metals for recycling; glass is also recycled separately. General kitchen waste and packaging are incinerated, generating electricity for the national grid.