Written question asked by Martyn Jones (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 February 1997. It was answered by Angela Knight (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 February 1997 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

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 Chancellor of the Exchequer 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. [16283] Mrs. Angela Knight: All known asbestos is recorded in an asbestos register and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health--COSHH--registers, and data sheets are also held. Regular health and safety inspections, audits and tours are carried out to ensure compliance with COSHH regulations. All halon fire extinguishers have been replaced and regular checks for chlorofluorocarbon leakage detection are carried out on relevant departmental equipment.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 16283; 291 c136W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Central government Buildings Chlorofluorocarbons Government departments Hazardous substances Ozone layer Treasury