HC Deb 22 June 1992 vol 210 cc69-70W
Mr. Win Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his Department's policy on purchasing ozone-depleting chemicals and goods manufactured with these substances; and in which year his Department expects to cease using, purchasing or releasing ozone-depleting substances controlled by the Montreal protocol and HCFC.

Mr. David Hunt

My Department follows the advice on government procurement policy set out in Her Majesty's Treasury publication, "Public Purchasing Policy: Consolidated Guidelines" and also the Environmental Action Guide issued by the Department of the Environment.

I expect this Department to cease using substances controlled by the Montreal protocol by the dates agreed internationally under the protocol.

Mr. Win Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales 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. David Hunt

This information is not available.

Mr. Win Griffiths

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

Mr. David Hunt

Industry and local authorities are encouraged to recycle CFCs and halons. The recovery and elimination of ozone-depleting substances will feature in the programme of the Network of Environmental Managers in Wales which is to be launched in July.