§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what is her Department's policy on purchasing ozone-depleting chemicals and goods manufactured with these substances; and in which year her Department expects to cease using, purchasing or releasing ozone-depleting substances controlled by the Montreal protocol and hydrofluorocarbons.
§ Mr. McLoughlinIt is part of the Department's environmental policy to eliminate where possible the use of non-renewable resources or toxic materials.
§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if she will outline her Department's policy on recovery and recycling of ozone-depleting chemicals.
§ Mr. McLoughlinThe use by the Department of ozone-depleting chemicals is minimal but we pay due regard to proper disposal methods.
§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if she will list the amount in tonnes of ozone-depleting chemicals used or purchased by her Department for the years 1989, 1990 and 1991, and estimates of usage for the next year; what is the estimated bank of ozone-depleting chemicals contained within her Department; and how many months' supply of ozone-depleting chemicals have been ordered by her Department.
§ Mr. McLoughlinThe Department is not a major user of ozone-depleting chemicals. There are no records of the quantities used, held or ordered for future use. Such information would be available only at disproportionate cost.
Employees in Scotland March/April 1991 Numbers with hourly earnings excluding overtime less than £2.00 £200—£2.99 £300—£3.99 £400—£4.99 £500—£9.99 over £10.00 Males 25,000 50,000 150,000 175,000 475,000 175,000 Females 25,000 125,000 275,000 175,000 275,000 50,000 Note: The estimates have been rounded to the nearest 25,000.