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Written question asked by Lord Whitehead (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 May 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 1998. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 1998 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.


Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what plans he has to review the environmental impact of the use of HFC as substitutes for ozone-depleting gases in refrigeration equipment.
Answer

Dr. Whitehead: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to review the environmental impact of the use of HFC as substitutes for ozone-depleting gases in refrigeration equipment. [43171] Angela Eagle: The Government are currently planning to fund some research this year to update our estimates of current and likely future emissions of HFCs from the UK. This work will include consideration of the use of HFCs in all sectors including the refrigeration sector.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
313 c15W; 43171
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Air pollution Climate change Hydrofluorocarbons Refrigeration