Written question asked by Joan Walley (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 July 1997. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Thursday, 31 July 1997 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: What plans he has to introduce a waste minimisation strategy for his Department.

Answer: Ms Walley: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to introduce a waste minimisation strategy for his Department. [11535] Mr. Boateng: Waste minimisation is already part of this Department's current energy and environment plans for its buildings, with particular emphasis on paper, a major component of waste. Facilities for the recycling of paper, cans and laser printer cartridges have been provided in the Department's main buildings for a number of years. Recent initiatives include reducing the amount of paper used and widening the range of recycling facilities to other materials.

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