§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what consideration he has given to the environmental case for phasing out the production of chlorinated paraffins. [31875]
§ Mr. AtkinsThe production and use of short-chain chlorinated paraffins are being examined currently by the Department of the Environment in the context of EC regulation No. 793/93 on the evaluation and control of existing substances to determine the extent to which they pose a risk to the environment. The outcome of this examination will be used to determine whether control measures may be necessary.