Written question asked by Martyn Jones (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 March 1997. It was answered by Roger Evans (Conservative) on Monday, 3 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: What assessment his Department had made of the presence of (a) hazardous materials and (b) ozone depleting substances within those buildings his Department occupies.

Answer: Mr. Martyn Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what assessment his Department had made of the presence of (a) hazardous materials and (b) ozone-depleting substances within those buildings his Department occupies; and if he will make a statement. [16315] Mr. Roger Evans: Assessments have been completed on hazardous materials in buildings we occupy under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994 and risks identified have been recorded as required by the legislation. Arrangements for storage and disposal of hazardous waste conform to the Environmental Protection Act 1990. An assessment has been made of ozone-depleting substances and a target date set for replacement. The policy of this Department is to minimise the use of substances which are hazardous to human health or to the environment and to eliminate the use of all ozone-depleting substances such as CFCs and halons.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 16315; 291 c527W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Central government Buildings Chlorofluorocarbons Department of Social Security Government departments Hazardous substances Ozone layer