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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 14 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 December 2005. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Monday, 9 January 2006 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Hemel Hempstead Fire

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many tonnes of carbon she estimates were emitted as a consequence of the fire at Hemel Hempstead; and what percentage of the UK's annual carbon emission this constitutes.
Answer

Whilst it is too early to say exactly how much fuel was burnt during the fire at the Buncefield oil depot earlier this month, a worst case scenario would suggest that approximately 42.9 kilo tonnes of carbon were released which would equate to about 0.03 per cent. of the UK's carbon emissions for 2005.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
38837; 441 c10W
Session
2005-06
Related items
Buncefield Oil Depot
Monday, 6 February 2006
Written questions
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Buncefield Oil Depot
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Subjects
Air pollution Carbon Hertfordshire Oil Storage Terminal
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk