§ Norman BakerTo ask the hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission (1) what steps the Commission takes to facilitate the recycling of(a) glass and (lb) cans within the House; [165923]
(2) what volume of paper collected from the House of Commons in 2003 wt s sent for recycling; [165926]
(3) what steps he takes to ensure that paper placed in containers for recycling is recycled. [165927]
§ Sir Archy KirkwoodGlass for recycling is collected and crushed in the waste center off Peers Court. 154 tonnes were recycled in the 11 month period from April 2003 to February 2004. Metal cans for recycling are separated from general waste at our waste contractor's works.
In the 11 month period from April 2003 to February 2004, 347 tonnes of waste paper were sent for recycling.
Recycling bins are available for all offices on the parliamentary estate. Cleaners and waste center attendants have been instructed accordingly. Members of the Waste Recycling Steering Group work within their respective parts of the estate to encourage maximum recycling.