§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what advice his Department has issued to owners of domestic appliances which contain chlorofluorocarbons who wish to ensure that chlorofluorocarbons are not released into the atmosphere; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacleanOn 21 May, I launched a leaflet on CFCs, entitled "You and the Ozone Layer", which advises consumers about products which may contain CFCs or other ozone-depleting substances. The leaflet also gives information about the safe disposal of domestic appliances, such as fridges and freezers, urges owners to ensure that the CFC coolant will be safely removed for recycling and advises owners who are having their fridges or freezers serviced to check that the service engineer is trained to handle the coolant, and is prepared to send any coolant that is removed for recycling.