28/03/07
Q: Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer (Liberal Democrat lead Lords spokesperson on Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
A: Lord Brabazon of Tara (The Chairman of Committees)
28 March 2007
House of Lords written answer
Baroness Miller: Whether he has assessed the extent to which, wherever practicable, tap water is the most suitable and environmentally friendly source of drinking water for the parliamentary estate; and
Why tap water cannot be used as the principal source of drinking water for the parliamentary estate wherever practicable; and
Whether, in the interests of financial economy, he will ensure that tap water is used as the primary source of drinking water within the parliamentary estate wherever practicable.
Lord Brabazon of Tara: Potable tap water is made available in all areas of the Lords estate where it is practicable to do so. For example, potable tap water points are provided on every floor of Fielden House and Two Millbank; a number of potable tap water points are located in corridors and offices within the Palace; and potable tap water is available in all Lords refreshment outlets.
Potable tap water is no longer provided in Committee rooms. There is limited time available for Committee rooms to be prepared between meetings and the provision of bottled water is quicker and more sanitary than the filling and washing of carafes.
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