§ Mr. SalmondTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to seek a derogation from EC measures implementing the terms of the Montreal agreement banning CFCs; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Maclean[holding answer 18 May 1993]Under the EC regulation on ozone-depleting substances, CFC production and consumption will be phased out by 1 January 1995, subject to any exemptions for essential uses which may be agreed. My Department issued a consultation paper on possible exemptions in March, and we are now considering carefully the bids we have received. 367W We have no plans to seek derogations from the regulation. We may have nominations for continued production for essential uses.