§ Ms. WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will take account of the projected rise in chlorine levels in the atmosphere from 3 parts per million to 5 parts per million by the end of the century, in deciding whether to support a ban on the use of aerosol sprays containing chlorofluorocarbons; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoynihanThe Government believe that emissions of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are best limited through 649W controlling supply rather than specific uses, such as aerosols. The European Commission's proposals for implementing the Montreal protocol in the European Community also reflect this overall approach. We nevertheless welcome the recent announcement by the British aerosol industry that it will voluntarily phase out non-essential use of CFCs in aerosols by the end of 1989. The Government are keen to encourage voluntary reductions in CFC use by all sectors of industry.