HC Deb 05 May 1975 vol 891 cc313-4W
Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has yet received any results of research into the effect of the propellant gases used in aerosols; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Denis Howell

At the request of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution, my Department has commissioned an appraisal of the possible atmospheric effects of aerosol propellants. This has been sent to the Royal Commission. I shall be considering the need for further research in the light of the commission's views on this appraisal.