§ Mrs. Joyce Butlerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what proportion of aerosols in the United Kingdom has chlorofluorocarbons as propellants; what action he is taking to encourage the use of atmospherically safer alternatives; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Denis HowellLess than two-thirds of aerosols used in the United Kingdom contain chlorofluorocarbons in their propellant.
499WAs recommended in Pollution Paper 5 "Chlorofluorocarbons and their effect on Stratospheric Ozone" published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office in 1976 the British Aerosol Manufacturers Association and associated industries are involved in studies of alternative propellants and will be reporting this year. A number of research projects designed to increase our understanding of the stratosphere are also in progress. The Government will be co-operating with the EEC Commission and other member States in a review of this subject later in the year.