Written question asked by Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Brabazon of Tara (Non-affiliated) on Tuesday, 22 July 2008.

House of Lords: Photocopiers

Question: asked the Chairman of Committees:What consideration is being given to the provision of minimal function photocopying in communal areas the House of Lords.

Answer: The House authorities endeavour to provide photocopiers in communal areas that fulfil the needs of users while retaining ease of operation and maintenance. The user requirements are for reasonably basic functions that include the ability to make multiple copies, double-sided if required, and for the machine to collate documents. These requirements were taken into consideration during the tender process in 2005 to contract photocopiers for the Palace and the outbuildings and will be taken into account again during the tender exercise this autumn to replace the photocopiers in Fielden House.

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