§ Mrs. BrookeTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what advice she is giving to(a) retail outlets who previously have collected old refrigerators when supplying new refrigerators to customers and (b) small retail businesses who have previously collected the old refrigerators from large retail outlets and then sold them as second hand items, consequent upon changes coming into effect in relation to EC regulation 2037/2000. [18557]
§ Mr. WilsonEC Regulation 2037/2000 on substances which deplete the ozone layer is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Officials in my Department have been working closely with officials in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and relevant stakeholders to develop guidance that will enable both the retail outlets and small businesses mentioned to comply with the new requirements.