Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the requirements for the training and certification of technicians in the use of alternative products during the planned transition away from fluorinated gases.

As part of Defra’s ongoing review of the F-gas legislation in Great Britain, we are considering proposals relating to the transition away from F-gases. We intend to go out to consultation on proposals for reforms in due course. Linked to this have been ongoing considerations for the training and certification requirements for the use alternatives to fluorinated gases.

To support this work there is ongoing engagement with stakeholders across relevant sectors. Through this engagement, Defra will ensure future policy development takes account of the technical considerations and the practical requirements of stakeholders.