HC Deb 30 November 1992 vol 215 cc41-2W
Mr. Simon Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if he will implement a refrigerant recycling and reclaim policy covering all departmental equipment currently using chlorofluorocarbons and hydrochlorofluorocarbons; if he will publish targets for departmental reuse and recycling; if he will implement an

Mr. Forman

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equipment conversion and replacement programme for all departmental uses of CFCs and HCFCs; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Key

My Department will develop a refrigerant recycling and reclaim policy when it moves into its new premises.

Mr. Simon Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if he will introduce a leakage prevention programme for all refrigeration and air conditioning equipment owned and operated by his Department; if he will publish targets for reductions in leakages; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Key

My Department is not currently in a position to introduce a leakage prevention programme as it does not own or operate refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

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