Written question asked by Martyn Jones (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Bates on Thursday, 20 February 1997 on behalf of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

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 Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster 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. [16317] Mr. Bates: The Cabinet Office, its agencies and the Central Office of Information undertake assessments of hazardous materials in accordance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988. The use of ozone depleting substances is kept to the minimum.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 16317; 290 c704W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Central government Buildings Chlorofluorocarbons Government departments Hazardous substances Ozone layer Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster