Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 31 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 April 2004. It was answered by Lord Bilston (Labour) on Monday, 19 April 2004 on behalf of the Catering Committee.

Catering Select Committee

Question: To ask the Chairman of the Catering Committee, if he will discontinue the use in food outlets in the House of plastic bags for carrying take-away products and replace these with paper-based carriers. (Incorrectly printed as Michael Fabricant asking question in Hansard).

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Chairman of the Catering Committee if he will discontinue the use in food outlets in the House of plastic bags for carrying take-away products and replace these with paper-based carriers. [165924] Mr. Dennis Turner: The Refreshment Department will revert to the use of paper carrier bags for take-away food and drinks, except in the Debate restaurant in Portcullis House, where the use of clear plastic bags helps to reduce queues by allowing cashiers to see the contents without the need for carrier bags to be unpacked at the tills.

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