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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which sites are currently available to his Department for the receipt, inspection, repair and storage of military vehicles; what the maintenance and improvement spend on each such site was in each year since 2003; whether a controlled humidity environment is available at...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which sites are currently available to his Department for the receipt, inspection, repair and storage of military vehicles; what the maintenance and improvement spend on each such site was in each year since 2003; whether a controlled humidity environment is available at...
This information is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, in the light of fluctuations in the international gas market and the United Kingdom’s growing dependence on imported gas, they are taking steps to stimulate the construction of additional gas storage capacity. [HL6687]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, in the light of fluctuations in the international gas market and the United Kingdom’s growing dependence on imported gas, they are taking steps to stimulate the construction of additional gas storage capacity. [HL6687]
Two additional storage projects are already being constructed which will increase the volumes of gas our storage can deliver each day to around 200 cubic metres per day once completed—a 60% increase since 2010. There are a further 12 proposed gas storage projects, the majority with the necessary planning consents in place.
Ofgem are currently working with industry to revise final proposals to sharpen incentives on gas market participants to prepare for low probability, high impact events. Once in place, these incentives should underpin commercial demand for greater provision of supply or demand flexibility, including supply infrastructure such as gas storage.
The department is also considering whether there is a need for further intervention in the gas market to safeguard future gas security and intends to make a decision on whether, and if so, how to intervene this spring. In making this decision, the Government will consider how potential measures could increase gas supply infrastructure capacity, including gas storage.
My honourable friend the Minister of State for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology (Philip Dunne) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.
I am announcing today that, following public consultation, the submarine dismantling project (SDP) has passed a main gate decision point.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has previously proposed that...
My honourable friend the Minister of State for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology (Philip Dunne) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.
I am announcing today that, following public consultation, the submarine dismantling project (SDP) has passed a main gate decision point.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has previously proposed that...
I am announcing today that, following public consultation, the submarine dismantling project (SDP) has passed a main gate decision point.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has previously proposed that the intermediate level waste (ILW) storage site selection process should start by narrowing the range of options to a particular type of...
I am announcing today that, following public consultation, the submarine dismantling project (SDP) has passed a main gate decision point.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has previously proposed that the intermediate level waste (ILW) storage site selection process should start by narrowing the range of options to a particular type of...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what assessment he has made of (a) the implications of geological faults on phase two of the High Speed 2 route from Birmingham to Manchester and (b) the potential effect of high speed trains on underground gas storage facilities.
[148995]
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what assessment he has made of (a) the implications of geological faults on phase two of the High Speed 2 route from Birmingham to Manchester and (b) the potential effect of high speed trains on underground gas storage facilities.
[148995]
I have been asked to reply on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Phase Two of HS2 is at a very early stage of design and is an initial preference for the route. At this stage of the process, preliminary geotechnical desk based evaluation has been undertaken but no detailed surveys have taken place. Further work on this will be carried out in developing the design following consultation.
With regard to underground gas storage facilities, HS2 Ltd are aware of existing and new infrastructure constraints where the information has been publically available. They are in contact with the relevant local authorities on the initial preferred route to understand the impacts of the proposed line in those areas. Further work on this will obviously continue as the design is developed following consultation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change if he will update the regulatory framework for underground salt cavern gas storage facilities to account for the potential risks posed by such storage facilities being in proximity to operating mines.
[149001]
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change if he will update the regulatory framework for underground salt cavern gas storage facilities to account for the potential risks posed by such storage facilities being in proximity to operating mines.
[149001]
Planning controls and safe construction and operation of salt cavern gas storage facilities are covered by the Seveso II Directive. Planning aspects of the directive are implemented through planning legislation, which deals with the siting of such facilities. The safety aspects of the directive are implemented through the Control of Major Accident Hazard (COMAH) Regulations 1999 (as amended) administered by the HSE. The Seveso II Directive will be superceded by a new Seveso III Directive which will be implemented in the UK in 2015 through updated planning and health and safety legislation. There will be full consultation on the new legislation which is currently under development.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change if he will require underground gas storage operators to demonstrate their ability to meet their financial responsibilities in the event of being found liable for an underground gas storage failure.
[149002]
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change if he will require underground gas storage operators to demonstrate their ability to meet their financial responsibilities in the event of being found liable for an underground gas storage failure.
[149002]
There are no such plans, though we would expect gas storage operators to have in place public liability insurance to cover any potential liabilities as a matter of good business practice.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change if he will impose financial responsibility requirements on natural gas storage operators to ensure that costs of cavern failure, gas leakage and any resultant harm to persons and property are allocated to operators.
[149003]
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change if he will impose financial responsibility requirements on natural gas storage operators to ensure that costs of cavern failure, gas leakage and any resultant harm to persons and property are allocated to operators.
[149003]
Storage operations are subject to a robust regulatory regime that is designed to ensure that they are carried out to the highest standards. The Government has no plans to change the current law on liability in this area.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change whether data relating to (a) geological formations and (b) testing prior to undergroud gas storage operations are considered to be matters of national security which would be redacted from safety reports.
[149070]
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change whether data relating to (a) geological formations and (b) testing prior to undergroud gas storage operations are considered to be matters of national security which would be redacted from safety reports.
[149070]
The Centre for Protection of National Infrastructure determines whether or not such issues are considered to be matters of national security, on a case by case basis.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what progress his Department is making in finding a long-term solution to the storage of nuclear waste.
[148882]
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what progress his Department is making in finding a long-term solution to the storage of nuclear waste.
[148882]
The Government remains committed to geological disposal as the right policy for the long-term management of higher-activity radioactive waste.
Following Cumbria county council's decision not to continue in the Managing Radioactive Waste Safely programme, the site selection process in west Cumbria has ended. The invitation for communities to express an interest in joining the programme remains open, however, and, as set out in the written statement of 31 January 2013, Official Report, columns 54-56WS, by the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, the right hon. Member for Kingston and Surbiton (Mr Davey), we remain confident that the programme is sound and will be put into effect. The positive decisions by Copeland and Allerdale borough councils showed that local authorities can see the benefits of participation in the programme.
We are now considering whether any changes should be made to our current approach to the site selection process. No changes will be introduced without further consultation.
Until such time as a geological disposal facility is implemented, safe and secure interim storage facilities will remain available, for as long as necessary.
In my Stroud constituency, we have a large number of innovative energy firms eager to pursue research and development projects. One area I think worth developing is energy storage, particularly storing electricity, which answers quite a few questions about engineering and providing an industrial base, as well as the peak problem in relation to renewable energy. What measures will the Government take to encourage investment in energy storage?
In my Stroud constituency, we have a large number of innovative energy firms eager to pursue research and development projects. One area I think worth developing is energy storage, particularly storing electricity, which answers quite a few questions about engineering and providing an industrial base, as well as the peak problem in relation to renewable energy. What measures will the Government take to encourage investment in energy storage?
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. I think energy storage technology holds out massive potential for the future, and UK firms are at the cutting edge of some of these technologies. When we finalised the Energy Bill, we said that we were minded to run a capacity market next year. One thing we would do with that is to have an early capacity market auction for demand-side response and storage technologies. That would send a very clear signal to these innovators.
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. I think energy storage technology holds out massive potential for the future, and UK firms are at the cutting edge of some of these technologies. When we finalised the Energy Bill, we said that we were minded to run a capacity market next year. One thing we would do with that is to have an early capacity market auction for demand-side response and storage technologies. That would send a very clear signal to these innovators.
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. I think energy storage technology holds out massive potential for the future, and UK firms are at the cutting edge of some of these technologies. When we finalised the Energy Bill, we said that we were minded to run a capacity market next year. One thing we would do with that is to have an early capacity market auction for demand-side response and storage technologies. That would send a very clear signal to these innovators.
In my Stroud constituency, we have a large number of innovative energy firms eager to pursue research and development projects. One area I think worth developing is energy storage, particularly storing electricity, which answers quite a few questions about engineering and providing an industrial base, as well as the peak problem in relation to renewable energy. What measures will the Government take to encourage investment in energy storage?
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what revenue is currently received from the Government pipeline and storage system.
[147605]
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what revenue is currently received from the Government pipeline and storage system.
[147605]
[holding answer 12 March 2013]: The revenue received from the Government Pipeline and Storage System (GPSS) is included in the impact assessment which was published alongside the draft Energy Bill in November 2012. The GPSS' revenue comprises payments from the United States Visiting Forces and commercial sources for the use of spare capacity totalling £39 million. In addition, the Ministry of Defence pays a notional charge of approximately £13 million per annum.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the (a) process and (b) timescale are for the sale of the Government pipeline and storage system.
[147602]
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the (a) process and (b) timescale are for the sale of the Government pipeline and storage system.
[147602]
Provisions to enable the sale of the Government pipeline and storage system (GPSS) are included in this Session's Energy Bill. A decision to proceed with sale will not be made until the Bill has been approved and the Government can be sure that sale will deliver value for money.
The intention is to go to market to invite bids for the GPSS in early 2014.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what safeguards will be in place within the sale of the Government pipeline and storage system to protect the interests of the public.
[147603]
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what safeguards will be in place within the sale of the Government pipeline and storage system to protect the interests of the public.
[147603]
Working with other Government Departments and our advisers we are considering what additional safeguards, if any, will need to be put in place once the Government pipeline and storage system is sold to protect the interests not only of the public but also customers, including the Ministry of Defence.
All necessary safeguards will be identified prior to the start of the formal sale process and we expect they will be incorporated in the contractual arrangement between the Department and the buyer.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what expectations he has for the potential level of income which will accrue from the sale of the Government pipeline and storage system.
[147604]
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what expectations he has for the potential level of income which will accrue from the sale of the Government pipeline and storage system.
[147604]
The Ministry of Defence expects that the sale of the Government Pipeline and Storage System (GPSS) will result in a capital receipt. I am withholding the information requested as its disclosure would prejudice commercial interests.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what consideration they have given to focusing their aid programmes on the transportation and storage of food in developing countries, and on waste minimisation along the supply chain.[HL5712]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what consideration they have given to focusing their aid programmes on the transportation and storage of food in developing countries, and on waste minimisation along the supply chain.[HL5712]
The Department for International Development (DfID) supports several programmes for the transportation and storage of food in developing countries. For example, DfID supports work at the CGIAR international agricultural research system, on post-harvest storage to help African and South Asian farmers to protect their crops and incomes. DfID also supports the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund which backs innovative agri-business ideas along the whole agricultural value chain.
Under the AgResults programme—launched by the PM and G20 leaders in June 2012—a pilot project works with farmers in Kenya to improve crop storage.
(2) if he will estimate the total paid in annual fees to the US government for the storage and reprocessing of Trident missiles at the Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic, Kings Bay, Georgia since the Polaris Sales Agreement was signed.
[144236]
Angus Robertson:
(2) if he will estimate the total paid in annual fees to the US government for the storage and reprocessing of Trident missiles at the Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic, Kings Bay, Georgia since the Polaris Sales Agreement was signed.
[144236]
Angus Robertson:
Under the Polaris Sales Agreement 1963 as amended for Trident in 1982, the UK pays the US Department of Defence (DoD) an annual contribution towards the overall cost of the US Navy's Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic at Kings Bay, Georgia. This contribution is based on the UK's share of the overall missile inventory.
Reprocessing costs commenced in 2002; the total paid since then being $155 million. This figure includes all activities undertaken at Kings Bay; reprocessing and storage costs are not held separately. Included in these payments is the US DoD administration charge of 3% at a total value of $4.5 million.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what arrangements are in place to ensure that underground gas storage operators demonstrate and ensure their ability to meet all financial responsibilities should they be determined to be liable for an underground gas storage failure.
[142742]
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what arrangements are in place to ensure that underground gas storage operators demonstrate and ensure their ability to meet all financial responsibilities should they be determined to be liable for an underground gas storage failure.
[142742]
Employers are required by law to provide insurance cover to compensate their employees in the event of an accident. There is no similar formal requirement for the operator of a gas storage facility, or any other similar facility, to hold insurance or make any other financial arrangement to meet their responsibilities; financial liabilities in the event of an accident would be a matter for the civil courts.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what assessment he has made of the geology and safety aspects of the Stublach Gas storage project that are considered to constitute a risk to national security.
[142741]
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what assessment he has made of the geology and safety aspects of the Stublach Gas storage project that are considered to constitute a risk to national security.
[142741]
The responsibility to undertake geological surveys lies with the developer of the gas storage site. HSE's remit is the health and safety of those who may be affected by the project. HSE is not aware of any risk to national security arising from the development of a gas storage site at Stublach.