Written question asked by Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 10 January 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 January 2000. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 January 2000 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what proposals are being considered to oblige owners of sub-standard underground storage tanks to replace them, line them or retrofit cathodic protection.

Answer: Mr. Llwyd: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what proposals are being considered to oblige owners of sub-standard underground storage tanks to replace them, line them or retrofit cathodic protection. [104635] Mr. Meacher: Existing health and safety legislation requires all employers to assess the risks from their work activities. Where the result of the assessment indicates that storage tanks may be sub-standard, the employer should select the most suitable remedial measure to reduce the risk of a leak. Suitable measures for underground petrol storage tanks include replacement, taking the tank out of use, lining the tank, or fitting cathodic protection. Petroleum Licensing Officers may specifically require the above matters as part of a petrol licence if they consider this is appropriate.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 342 c358-9W;342 c356-7W; 104635
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Contamination Enforcement Fuels Pollution control Storage Containers