HC Deb 20 February 1997 vol 290 c704W
Mr. Martyn Jones

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what assessment his Department had made of the presence of(a) hazardous materials and (b) ozone-depleting substances within those buildings his Department occupies; and if he will make a statement. [16317]

Mr. Bates

The Cabinet Office, its agencies and the Central Office of Information undertake assessments of hazardous materials in accordance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988. The use of ozone depleting substances is kept to the minimum.

Mr. Jones

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what assessment his Department had made of the presence of(a) hazardous materials and (b) ozone-depleting substances within those buildings his Department occupies; and if he will make a statement. [16306]

The Deputy Prime Minister

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given today by my hon. Friend the Paymaster General.