§ Mr. SayeedTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how much money has been spent on HFC driven machinery in Government buildings in each of the last three years. [16739]
§ Mr. MorleyNo central record is kept of plant and equipment installed in the Department. The Department is, though, well aware that in October 2000 regulations came into force which confirmed the total ban on the use of CFCs (Chloro Fluoro Carbons) and introduced a ban on HCFCs (Hydro Chloro Fluoro Carbons) in new equipment from 1 January 2001. New mediums have been introduced including HFCs (Hydro Fluoro Carbons). We modify our plant to accept this new medium when major maintenance work is undertaken or at other appropriate points in their life cycles. Our facility manager and design consultants are well aware of the regulations and specify new equipment accordingly.