Written question asked by Michael Jack (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 March 2002. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Monday, 18 March 2002 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will indicate what her understanding is of whether sections of Article 1 of EC Regulation 2037/2000 as agreed on 29th June 2000, apply to ozone-depleting substances used in refrigerator door insulation material. - (Holding answer 18 March 2002).

Answer: Mr. Jack: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will indicate what her understanding is of whether sections of Article 1 of EC Regulation 2037/2000 as agreed on 29 June 2000, apply to ozone-depleting substances used in refrigerator door insulation material. [39995] Mr. Meacher: [holding answer 18 March 2002]: The UK Government's interpretation of Article 1 of EC Regulation 2037-2000 is that it sets out the scope of the legislation and lists the substances that it controls, as well as making clear that it applies to the production, importation, exportation, placing on the market, use, recovery, recycling and reclamation and destruction of these substances. This includes those used for the blowing of insulating foam for refrigeration equipment and to certain activities relating to products and equipment containing those substances.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 39995; 382 c136W;382 c134W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Environment protection Hazardous substances Insulation Refrigerators Refrigeration
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk