§ Norman BakerTo ask the hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission (1) what percentage of the paper collected for recycling was(a) recycled within the UK and (b) exported for recycling in each of the last three years; [127225]
(2) what percentage of paper collected for recycling was recycled in each of the last three years; and what steps he takes to ensure this happens. [127226]
§ Sir Archy KirkwoodThe parliamentary waste management contractor mixes waste paper from all sources at his recycling plant and is not able separately to measure the weight from any one source which has gone to UK or overseas paper makers.
All the paper collected for recycling in the Palace and the northern outbuildings has been recycled, unless there were any isolated incidents where the staff of the cleaning contractor misdirected sacks intended for recycling.
§ Dr. CableTo ask the hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission what items can be recycled by hon. and right hon. Members and their staff; and if he will make a statement. [128786]
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§ Sir Archy KirkwoodWaste paper from Members' offices may be recycled by using the special bins provided and metals may be recycled by using the general office waste bins. Glass may be recycled by leaving it at the waste centres at Peers' Inner Court in the Palace and at 1 Canon Row.