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Mr. Ron Davies
asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what research is currently being carried out to look for alternatives to chlorofluorocarbons.
Mr. Giles Shaw
Considerable research has been undertaken in the United Kingdom and elsewhere into alternatives to chlorofluorocarbons. This research continues, but it is not a simple or quick process to develop suitable replacement chemicals and then manufacture them in commercial quantities to consumer satisfaction.