HM Naval Base Clyde

HC Deb 15 March 2000 vol 346 c207W

Mr. Welsh

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if the sandbagged oil leak at HM Naval Base Clyde at Coulport has been reported to the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency; and what steps are being taken to repair the leak. [114233]

Dr. Moonie

The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency were made aware of the incident on 14 May 1999. The fuel oil ring main at Coulport has been shut down and drained to prevent any further leaks.

Mr. Welsh

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what action he is taking to monitor the safety of commercial vessels near HM Naval Base Clyde. [114242]

Mr. Spellar

HM Naval Base Clyde consists of the Dockyard Ports of the Gareloch, Loch Long (which includes Coulport) and the Holy Loch. All vessel movements, commercial or military, in the Dockyard Port are controlled and monitored by the Queen's Harbour Master for the Clyde Dockyard Ports thus ensuring the safety of all vessels near HM Naval Base Clyde.