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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Caroline Spelman (Conservative), on Wednesday, 26 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 60 members in total.

HOUSE OF COMMONS WRITING PAPER

That this House expresses with regret that it is currently not possible to show that the House of Commons writing paper is made from recycled paper or sustainable forestry; urges the House authorities to use paper produced by organisations such as the Forest Stewardship Council or other groups, who use recycled or recovered materials, such as totally chlorine-free de-inked post-consumer waste, recycled mall broke waste, and vegetable-based inks; and strongly believes that honourable Members should be able to support this sustainable effort and show their commitment to recycling by displaying the relevant logo.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

HOUSE OF COMMONS WRITING PAPER (35A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Marion Roe (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Thursday, 27 November 2003. It has been signed by 8 members in total.
Line 1, leave out from 'House' to end, and insert 'supports the commitment of the House of Commons authorities to using recycled material wherever practicable; welcomes the fact that the House of Commons writing paper is produced from 75% pre-consumer waste and as such would comply with, for example, the National Association of Paper Merchants definition of recycled paper; and notes that the watermark on House of Commons paper contains the Mobius loop logo, the internationally-recognised recycling symbol.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
35 
35A1 
Session
2003-04
Subjects
House of Commons Recycling Paper Stationery
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk