Written question asked by Bob Spink (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 September 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 October 2004. It was answered by Lord Touhig (Labour) on Monday, 11 October 2004 on behalf of the Wales Office.

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Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what the latest available 12 month figures are for the proportion of the Department's redundant documentation, waste paper and card that is recycled; and if he will make a statement on the Department's recycling policy.

Answer: Bob Spink: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what the latest available 12-month figures are for the proportion of the Department's redundant documentation, waste paper and card that is recycled; and if he will make a statement on the Department's recycling policy. [188700] Mr. Touhig: The Wales Office uses the Department of Constitutional Affairs recycling scheme. In line with the Department of Constitutional Affairs (DCA), we are dedicated to sustainable development, and are currently working with DCA colleagues to introduce a comprehensive strategy and embed the principles into all aspects of our work. Currently, all waste paper that can be recycled is disposed of in the appropriate manner, and all offices in the Wales Office have access to recycling bins. These are emptied on a daily basis and collected for recycling once a week. This generates between 10 and 20 full recycling bags each week, compared with up to 10 bags of ordinary rubbish.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 425 c7-8W; 188700
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Government departments Publications Recycling Paper Waste Wales Office
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk

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