HC Deb 23 February 1993 vol 219 cc568-9W
Mr. Chris Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many CFC domestic fridges are contained within his Department's buildings.

Mr. Aitken

There is no central register of domestic fridges held in departmental buildings. The information requested could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

Mr. Chris Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will give an undertaking to purchase only ozone-friendly fridges that do not contain CFCs or HCFCs for his Department.

Mr. Aitken

Domestic fridges are replaced on an individual basis to the prevailing commercial standards. Bulk food storage facilities are to be redesigned to comply with the latest EC food storage requirements, and use of a non-ozone-depleting substance will be specified.

Mr. Chris Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many refrigeration and air conditioning systems in his Department are equipped with automatic leak detection systems.

Mr. Aitken

The information requested could be provided only at disproportionate cost.