Written question asked by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 3 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 July 2000. It was answered by Sydney Chapman (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 July 2000 on behalf of the Accommodation and Works Committee.

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Question: To ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee, in what location in the House waste paper for recycling is sorted from other waste. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Brake: To ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee in what location in the House waste paper for recycling is sorted from other waste. [129383] Sir Sydney Chapman: Under the present waste disposal contract, Vote Office waste paper is recycled and other waste paper is incinerated to generate electricity for the national grid; competitive tendering showed that it would cost an additional £250,000 to separate more waste paper for recycling. The Accommodation and Works Committee has, however, resolved that the issue should be considered again when the contracts are next retendered.

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