§ Ms. WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to initiate research into the methods of safe disposal of chlorofluorocarbons; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Atkins[holding answer 6 March 1989]: I have been asked to reply.
The Department is assessing the production, use, recyclability and disposal of CFCs, with a view to defining areas where specific research may be justified. Meanwhile, any company with a project eligible for support under the enterprise initiative, including the research and technology initiative, should make full use of the assistance available.