To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what percentage of paper used (a) for photocopying and (b) in printed publications by his Department was from recycled sources in each of the last two years. (220732)

All of the paper used for photocopying in the Department in the last two years was made from at least 80 per cent. recycled sources, with over 90 per cent. in the last year from 100 per cent. recycled sources.

From October 2008, all of the paper purchased for printing and photocopying in HM Treasury group will be from 100 per cent. recycled sources.

From March 2008 HM Treasury has used paper that is 100 per cent. recycled on all printed publications. Before this, publications were printed on at least 75 per cent. recycled paper.