Written question asked by Chris G Davies (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Martin of Springburn (Labour) on Monday, 17 February 1997 on behalf of the Administration Committee.

Administration Select Committee

Question: What is the annual cost of (a) purchasing, (b) laundering and (c) distributing the individual hand towels supplied in washrooms throughout the House.

Answer: Mr. Chris Davies: To ask the Chairman of the Administration Committee what is the annual cost of (a) purchasing, (b) laundering and (c) distributing the individual hand towels supplied in washrooms throughout the House. [15723] Mr. Michael J. Martin: (a) Hand towels are purchased when required, in blocks of 5,000, at a cost of £1.09 each. (b) The annual cost of laundering hand towels is £7,300. (c) The staff costs involved in distribution are £3,200 per annum.

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