§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will implement a refrigerant recycling and reclaim policy covering all departmental equipment currently using chlorofluorocarbons and hydrochloro-fluorocarbons; if he will publish targets for departmental reuse and recycling; if he will implement an equipment conversion and replacement programme for all departmental uses of CFCs and HCFCs; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HuntMy Department is currently formulating a green housekeeping strategy which will make a clear statement of our policy to govern the use of ozone-depleting substances. The statement will be followed up by an action plan for issue to departmental operational managers in implementing the policy.
§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will introduce a leakage prevention programme for all refrigeration and air conditioning equipment owned and operated by his Department; if he will publish targets for reductions in leakages; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HuntI refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply given today by my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment, which covers refrigeration and air conditioning systems in buildings occupied by my Department.