§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will outline his Department's policy on recovery and recycling of ozone-depleting chemicals.
§ Miss WiddecombeWe are aware of the importance of the care of the environment and we promote the use of environmentally friendly goods whenever possible.
§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is his Department's policy on purchasing ozone-depleting chemicals and goods manu-factured 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 HCFCs.
§ Miss WiddecombeOur policy is to promote the use of environmentally friendly materials, processes and pro-ducts in the goods and services which we purchase. We expect to meet the requirements of the Montreal protocol and the EC regulations by the prescribed dates.
§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security 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.
§ Miss WiddecombeThe information requested is not available but we are committed to reducing the use of ozone-depleting substances where suitable alternatives are available.