§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the effects of using methylene chloride in regard to Her Majesty's Government's policies towards protecting the ozone layer.
§ Mr. Trippier[holding answer 12 November 1990]: Methylene chloride is not thought to make any significant contribution to ozone depletion. It can be used as a substitute for CFC 11 in the manufacture of flexible foam.