§ Mrs. BrookeTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what emergency measures she is considering for the disposal of refrigerators after 1 January 2002. [14411]
§ Mr. Meacher[holding answer 14 November 2001]: Although the UK does not currently have facilities capable of extracting ozone depleting substances, including CFCs, from insulation foam, it is anticipated that some plant may come on-line as early as spring 2002. The Department is finalising measures to manage waste refrigeration equipment in the interim. Advice on storage of waste refrigeration equipment will be issued shortly. We are currently considering funding options for local authorities.
§ Mrs. BrookeTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when she is expecting to announce details of financial assistance to local councils for the disposal of refrigerators after 1 January 2002. [14410]
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§ Mr. Meacher[holding answer 14 November 2001]: Shortly.