§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland 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 hydrochlor ofluorocarbons.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 22 June 1992]: Government policy on purchasing ozone-depleting chemicals and goods manufactured with these substances is set out in the 1990 environment White Paper, the first-year report following the White Paper and the environmental action guide for building and purchasing managers issued by the Department of the Environment in 1991. The Scottish Office follows this guidance. As yet there is no time scale for ceasing use or purchase of ozone-depleting substances, controlled by the Montreal protocol, and HCFCs, but the Scottish Office intends to do so as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland 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.
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§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 22 June 1992]: The information required could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.