Written question asked by Lord Swire (Conservative) on Monday, 29 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 December 2004. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 9 December 2004 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what financial measures she plans to provide to assist householders to comply with regulations from the Environment Agency on relocating oil tanks.

Answer: Mr. Swire: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what financial measures she plans to provide to assist householders to comply with regulations from the Environment Agency on relocating oil tanks. [201353] Mr. Morley: The Environment Agency is using its general powers under the Water Resources Act 1991 to promote action by owners of domestic oil storage tanks to reduce the risk of pollution of an important groundwater source, used for public potable supply, underneath the village of Otterton in East Devon. Neither the Department nor the Agency has plans or funds to offer financial assistance but the Agency will explore with those in genuine difficulty whether it is possible to take remedial action over a longer time period.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 201353; 428 c682W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Housing Government assistance Environment Agency Fuel oil Pollution control Location Storage Otterton
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