§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will implement a refrigerant recycling and reclaim policy covering all departmental equipment currently using chlorofluorocarbons and hydrochlorofluorocarbons; if he will publish targets for departmental reuse and recycling; if he will implement an equipment conversion and replacement programme for all departmental uses of CFCs and HCFCs; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir John CopeI have recently signed a declaration of corporate commitment on energy efficiency on behalf of the Treasury. The Treasury's strategy for environmental good housekeeping includes a commitment to cease to use, wherever possible, ozone-depleting substances. The Treasury is making arrangements to monitor, evaluate and set performance levels and targets.
§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will introduce a leakage prevention programme for all refrigeration and air conditioning equipment owned and operated by his Department; if he will publish targets for reductions in leakages; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir John CopeI have recently signed a declaration of corporate commitment on energy efficiency on behalf of the Treasury. The Treasury's strategy for environmental good housekeeping includes a commitment to cease to use, wherever possible, ozon-depleting substances. The Treasury is making arrangements to monitor, evaluate and set performance levels and targets. We are considering the introduction of a leakage prevention programme for all refrigeration and air conditioning equipment owned by the Department.