Written question asked by Helen Clark (Labour) on Thursday, 3 June 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 June 1999. It was answered by Jon Owen Jones (Labour) on Monday, 14 June 1999 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will estimate the total reduction in greenhouse gas emissions if hospitals and other NHS facilities in Wales used not-in-kind refrigerants.

Answer: Mrs. Brinton: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will estimate the total reduction in greenhouse gas emissions if hospitals and other NHS facilities in Wales used not-in-kind refrigerants. [86167] Mr. Jon Owen Jones: Information from which to estimate the total reduction in greenhouse gas emissions if NHS bodies used not-in-kind refrigerants is not collected centrally. The Welsh Office is fully supportive of the Government's commitment to running its operations and buildings in accordance with best environmental practice as an integral part of its contribution to the UK's sustainable development strategy. Following the transfer of functions, this issue will be a matter for the National Assembly.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 333 c5-6W; 86167
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Air pollution Climate change Hospitals NHS Pollution control Wales Refrigeration