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Fluorinated Gases: Training

Asked by Charlie DewhirstConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 12 February 2026UIN 111494

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will meet with manufacturers from the heating, refrigeration and air conditioning industries to discuss mandatory training regarding flammable refrigerants as part of the GB F Gas consultation process.

Answered by Emma Hardy

Defra officials meet regularly with representatives of the heating, refrigeration and air conditioning industries, including to discuss the topic of training regarding flammable refrigerants. They have gathered incredibly useful input through such engagement. They would be open to further meetings on this topic.

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