HC Deb 03 March 1989 vol 148 cc363-4W
Sir Eldon Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will publish the agenda for the forthcoming London conference on depletion of the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere.

Mr. Ridley

The information requested is as follows:

SUNDAY 5 MARCH 10.00–10.30 Opening Ceremony with Keynote Address by His Excellency President Moi of Kenya. 11.00–12.10 Session 1: 'Setting the Scene' The history of CFCs and halons. Ozone layer science: the history; the current state of knowledge; the dangers to human and other life. Speakers will include:

  • Dr. Maurice Verhille, Atochem, France.
  • Dr. F. S. Rowland, University of California.
  • Mr. Joseph Farman, British Antarctic Survey.
  • Dr. Robert Watson, NASA.
  • Dr. Mohammad Ilyas, University of Science of Malaysia.
12.10–12.45 Ministerial Discussion I An opportunity for delegations to comment on the issues addressed during the Conference or to make brief statements. 14.15–15.15 Ministerial Discussion II 15.15–16.30 Session 2: 'The Response of World Industry' Existing alternatives; new alternatives; conservation and recycling; the retailer's point of view; developing country aspects. Speakers will include:
  • Dr. Peter Wallenberg, President, International Chamber of Commerce.
  • Dr. Archie Dunham, Group Vice President, Du Pont.
  • M r. Denys Henderson, Chairman, ICI.
  • Dr. Kenji Sekido, Chief Engineer, Semiconductor Group, NEC
  • Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover, Chairman, J. Sainsbury plc.
  • Sr. Alvaro Umana, Minister of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, Costa Rica.
 16.30–18.00 Ministerial Discussion III 18.3–20.00 Reception for all Delegates

MONDAY 6 MARCH 10.00–11.15 Session 3: 'Shared Awareness' The implications of the Montreal Protocol process for signatories and non-signatories; the particular needs of developing countries and how to tackle them. Speakers will include:

  • Mr. Kaj Barlund, Environment Minister, Finland.
  • Dr. Liu Ming Pu, Environment Commissioner, China.
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  • Lic Patricio Chirinos, Minister of Ecology, Mexico.
  • Dr. R. Baxter, Chairman, Electrolux UK.
  • The Hon. W. Winegard, Minister for Science and Technology, Canada.
11.15–13.00 Ministerial Discussion IV 14.30–17.00 Ministerial Discussion V 17.00–18.00 Session 4: 'Our Common Purpose' Synthesis of previous sessions and discussions; the wavy ahead. Speakers will include:
  • The Rt. Hon. G. Palmer, Deputy Prime Minister and Environment Minister, New Zealand.
  • Dr. Istvan Lang, Secretary General, Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
  • His Excellency Mr. Shridath Ramphal, Secretary General to the Commonwealth.
  • Dr. Martin Holdgate, Director General IUCN: Conference Rapporteur.
 19.30 Dinner for Heads of Delegations.

TUESDAY 7 MARCH 10.00–11.00 Summing up by Chairman, the Rt. Hon. Nicholas Ridley, MP.

  • Adoption of Final Message
  • Closing Ceremony
  • End of Conference
11.30–12.30 United Kingdom Press Conference. Throughout Sunday 5 March and Monday 6 March there will be: Surgeries': an opportunity for delegates to meet and raise detailed questions with scientists and industrial experts. Ozone layer protection exhibition. Programme of video films