§ Mr. BradyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what assessment his Department has made of the risks to public safety from the use of volatile and flammable hydrocarbons as refrigerants. [126979]
§ Mr. MeacherHealth and Safety Executive carries out general research on the risks from flammable substances as part of the development of guidance and safety standards. However, no specific assessment has been made of the risks to public safety from the use of volatile and flammable hydrocarbons as refrigerants.