§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Prime Minister which department is responsible for matters relating to the illegal trade in CFCs. [10804]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 13 January 1997]: The Department of the Environment has responsibility for the United Kingdom's domestic and international policy on the control of CFCs and other ozone-depleting substances under the Montreal protocol, including trade controls. CFCs imported into the European Union require a licence from the European Commission. Her Majesty's Customs and Excise is responsible within the UK for checking that such imports are properly licensed.