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Written question asked by Bob Spink (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 9 December 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 December 2009. It was answered by Lord Austin of Dudley (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 December 2009 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Oikos Storage: Canvey Island

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what the (a) maximum and (b) minimum volume of fuel is which is to be stored at the Oikos terminal for the duration of BP's leasehold contract.
Answer

According to HSE records the current hazardous substances consent for the Oikos terminal is for a maximum of 473,508 cubic metres of highly flammable liquids which may include petroleum and petroleum mixtures (no minimum is specified). This would be approximately 355,131 tonnes of petroleum.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
502 c997W; 307252
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Canvey Island Oikos Storage
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk