HC Deb 06 March 1989 vol 148 c388W
Ms. Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what allowance he has made in his Department's budget for each of the next five years to provide for the substitution of HCFC 22 for chlorofluorocarbon refrigerants covered by the Montreal protocol; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

The cost of replacing refrigerants over the next five years will be contained within planned maintenance budgets.

Ms. Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what is his best estimate of the amount of chlorofluorocarbon refrigerants under the control of his Department;

(2) what plans there are to minimise the risk of leaks of chlorofluorocarbons from refrigeration and air conditioning systems under his Department's control.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

I refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the, Prime Minister to the hon. Member for Merionnydd Nant Conwy (Dr. Thomas) today.