HC Deb 22 June 1992 vol 210 cc98-9W
Mr. Win Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will outline his Department's policy on recovery and recycling of ozone-depleting chemicals.

Mr. Atkins

Our policy is to encourage measures relating to the recovery and recycling of these chemicals. Schemes for the removal of chlorofluorocarbons from redundant refridgerators and freezers are available in most district council areas of Northern Ireland.

Mr. Win Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list the amount in tonnes of ozone-depleting chemicals used or purchased by his Department for the years 1989, 1990 and 1991, and estimates of usage for the next year; what is the estimated bank of ozone-depleting chemicals contained within his Department; and how many months' supply of ozone-depleting chemicals have been ordered by his Department.

Mr. Atkins

The information requested is not available.

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