HC Deb 04 July 2000 vol 353 cc113-4W
Mr. Llew Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what progress has been made in consultation with industry to implement

speicies Units of estimation England Date of estimate
Honey Buzzard Pairs 112–34 111997
Red Kite Pairs 157–61 11997
White-tailed Eagle Pairs No breeding population 11997
Marsh Harrier Females 1127–145 11997
Hen Harrier Territorial pairs 219 21998
Montagu's Harrier Females 19–12 11997
Goshawk Pairs 3120 11997, 3, 41994, 51993

the three proposals to reduce or minimise HFC use, as set out at paragraph 67, page 79, of the draft UK climate change programme. [128450]

Mr. Meacher

The consultation on the draft climate change programme ended on 2 June and we are currently analysing the responses made. Once this exercise has been completed we will begin to develop these proposals further in consultation with industry.

Mr. Llew Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what representations he has received from industry in respect of the new policy on reduced dependence on HFC use, as set out in paragraphs 17 to 20 in the draft UK Climate Change Programme. [128449]

Mr. Meacher

The Government have received over 100 responses to the consultation on the draft climate change programme on HFCs. These responses are currently being analysed and the final climate change programme, which will be published later this year, will take account of the issues raised during the consultation.