§ Mr. Ian Lloydasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps have been taken, in the light of the recommendation of the Munich conference on chlorofluoromethanes, to implement the proposal that all aerosol and plastic foam industries using CFCs F-11 and F-12 should intensify research into alternative products and promote alternative methods of application.
§ Mr. FoxDiscussions are taking place with the trade associations of the United Kingdom industries affected with a view to agreeing appropriate measures.
§ Mr. Ian Lloydasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he expects to be able to achieve the 30 per cent. reduction in the use of fluorocarbons by 1 January 1981 recommended by the Munich conference on chlorofluoromethanes.
§ Mr. FoxI expect there to be a significant reduction in the release of CFCs in the next few years, perhaps as much as 30 per cent.