§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what action has been taken to ensure that the stormwater system at Menwith hill station meets environmental protection standards; when the last inspection was carried out, and by whom; if the previous high quantities of oil have been removed from the oil/water separators; what action has been taken to ensure that these levels will not be repeated; what centralised listing of above and underground tank locations, history, and records now exists; and what action has been taken to ensure that the management of underground petroleum oil and lubrication tanks meet necessary standards and requirements. [31951]
§ Mr. Clappison[holding answer 10 June 1996]: I understand that the stormwater system has been refurbished and that the Environment Agency has consented to the associated discharge. An inspection of the site by the agency earlier this month indicated that the oil interceptors in the system are removing oil from stormwater and that the quantity of oil evident in the separator was not substantial. The station now keeps records of underground tanks, which are regularly maintained and inspected.
§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will commission an analysis of the soil, air and water at RAF Menwith Hill. [31955]
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§ Mr. Clappison[holding answer 10 June 1996]: I have no plans to do so.