Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Monday, 29 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 November 2001. It was answered by Brian Wilson (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 November 2001 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assessment she has made of the effects of the Ozone Depleting Substances Regulation 2000/2037 on the design and manufacture of fridges and freezers.

Answer: Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment she has made of the effects of the ozone depleting substances Regulation 2000/2037 on the design and manufacture of fridges and freezers. [11856] Mr. Wilson: EC Regulation 2037/2000 on substances which deplete the ozone layer is a matter for my right hon. Friend, the Minister for the Environment. The manufacture of fridges and freezers will need to comply with the restrictions placed by the Regulation on the use of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). Use of HCFCs as refrigerants in domestic fridges and freezers has been banned since 1 January 1996. Regulation 2037/2000 additionally bans use of HCFCs for the production of polyurethane foams for appliances from 1 January 2003.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 11856; 374 c158W
Session: 2001-02
EC documents: REG(EC)2037/2000
Subjects: Chlorofluorocarbons Design EU law Hydrochlorofluorocarbons Manufacturing industries Ozone layer Refrigerators Freezers
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