HC Deb 01 November 1989 vol 159 c238W
Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on his latest actions to try to prevent the build-up of chlorofluorocarbons.

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

Co-ordinated international action is the only effective answer to this global problem. The United Kingdom proposals for strengthening the Montreal protocol would require a complete phase out of chlorofluorocarbons by the end of the century. These proposals, which have now been adopted by the European Community, will require a faster phase out than proposals made by any other country.