§ Ms. RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps have been taken to ensure that as far as is reasonably possible the caterers chosen to supply food for the conference sponsored by Her Majesty's Government to be held in March on the depletion of the ozone layer and chlorofluorocarbons will be using(a) refrigerant units not needing chlorouorocarbons and (b) food packaging not including chlorofluorocarbons; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyAs my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister said on 25 January at col567–68, Government Departments have been asked to review their policies, specifications and practices with a view to reducing the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons to the maximum possible extent. In addition, the Queen Elizabeth II conference centre and the Government hospitality fund, which will be catering for the conference, have been specifically asked to ensure that use of products and equipment containing CFCs is avoided as far as possible.