HC Deb 10 May 2004 vol 421 cc4-5W
Norman Baker

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what percentage of copying paper used by the Department in 2002–03 was from recycled sources; and how much post-consumer waste this paper contained. [167732]

Mr. Alexander

Copying paper used by the Department in 2002–03 was from 'sustainably managed' sources.

Since May 2003 the majority of copying paper used by the Department is 100 per cent. recycled with a minimum post consumer waste content of 100 per cent.

Norman Baker

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what measures he has put in place to ensure that his Department meets the quick win targets set by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to ensure that all copying paper bought by the Department is 100 per cent. recycled with a minimum of 75 per cent. post-consumer waste content. [167734]

Mr. Alexander

The Cabinet Office has already implemented in full the quick win target for copying paper. Performance is monitored for the purpose of reporting progress in the annual Sustainable Development in Government report.

Norman Baker

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what measures he has put in place to ensure that his Department meets the quick win targets set by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to ensure that all paper for printed publications bought by the Department is 60 per cent recycled of which a minimum is 75 per cent. post-consumer waste. [167735]

Mr. Alexander

The Cabinet Office has already implemented in full the quick win target for paper for printed publications. Performance is monitored for the purpose of reporting progress in the annual Sustainable Development in Government report.