§ Mr. SayeedTo ask the Prime Minister (1) what measures were taken to ensure that the consultant advising on the installation of air conditioning in No. 10 Downing street, was aware of the Government's policy on the use of hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants in air conditioning; and if he will make a statement on the measures taken by the consultant to source practical and safe alternatives to hydrofluorocarbon-based air conditioning; [41168]
(2) whether an installer capable of installing not-in-kind air conditioning was invited to quote for the recent refurbishment contract for No. 10 Downing street; and if he will make a statement; [41170]
(3) which consultant was used to advise on the installation of air conditioning in No. 10 Downing Street. [41169]
§ The Prime MinisterA comfort cooling system was installed in parts of No. 10 during 2001. The Cabinet Office sought expert advice through its managing agent and appropriate appraisals were made including taking account of Government policy on the use of HFCs. The installed systems comply with all current relevant European standards on the use of HFCs and safety in the workplace.