Vol. 415 No. 8
215 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline (1) the quantity of recycled paper used in his Department in each of the last four years and (2) the increase/decrease in the use of these products; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
The following are details of the quantity of recycled paper used in my Department in each of the last four years: 1988, Nil; 1989, Nil; 1990, 800 reams; and 1991, 610 reams.
Use of recycled paper declined in 1991 when it was established that its use was causing serious damage to this Department's heavy duty photocopier and laser printer. It was accordingly decided to discontinue the use of recycled paper on these machines until a suitable type of recycled paper becomes available.
