HC Deb 22 June 1992 vol 210 c82W
Mr. Win Griffiths

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food 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. Curry

Data on amounts and use of ozone-depleting chemicals could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

Mr. Win Griffiths

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) if he will outline his Department's policy on recovery and recycling ozone-depleting chemicals;

(2) 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 hydrofluorocarbons.

Mr. Curry

The Department is currently preparing an environmental strategy which will contain an environmental policy statement and a plan for environmental action. This strategy is expected to include policy and an action plan on ozone-depleting substances. The Department plans to have this strategy in place by December 1992.

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