§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what support his Department is giving to local authorities who wish to reduce or eliminate their use of CFCs.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyLocal authorities, in common with all other consumers, have an important contribution to make in achieving the objective of reducing use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons to the maximum possible extent. We welcome the steps they are already taking. The Department, in conjunction with the Scottish Office, Welsh Office and the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland, will shortly be meeting representatives of the local authority associations to discuss practical ways of reducing CFC and halon use, including dissemination of information and guidance to local authorities.