Written question asked by Martyn Jones (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Newton of Braintree (Conservative) on Monday, 24 February 1997 on behalf of the Lord President of the Council.

Lord President of the Council

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

Answer: Mr. Martyn Jones: To ask the Lord President of the Council what assessment his Department has made of the presence of (a) hazardous materials and (b) ozone-depleting substances within those buildings which his Department occupies; and if he will make a statement. [16280] Mr. Newton: The Privy Council Office is committed both to complying with the requirements of all health and safety legislation relating to the identification and control of hazardous materials in the workplace, and to minimising the use of ozone-depleting substances.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 16280; 291 c14W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Central government Buildings Chlorofluorocarbons Government departments Hazardous substances Ozone layer Lord President of the Council