§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment his Department has made of the presence of(a) hazardous materials and (b) ozone-depleting substances within those buildings which his Department occupies; and if he will make a statement. [16283]
§ Mrs. Angela KnightAll known asbestos is recorded in an asbestos register and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health—COSHH—registers, and data sheets are also held. Regular health and safety inspections, audits and tours are carried out to ensure compliance with COSHH regulations. All halon fire extinguishers have been replaced and regular checks for chlorofluorocarbon leakage detection are carried out on relevant departmental equipment.