§ Bob SpinkTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what elements of possible contamination are leaching from the closed Two Tree Island landfill site; and in what volumes. [174237]
§ Mr. MorleyThe Two Tree Island waste disposal site was used for landfill operations, reportedly from the 1930s until the 1980s. Investigations revealed that the site was tipped with domestic and industrial waste. Details of possible contamination and volumes of leachate are shown in the consultants' report submitted to Southend-on-Sea borough council in August 2003. As the report is owned by Southend-on-Sea borough council, queries regarding its content should be referred to the local authority.
§ Bob SpinkTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will measure contamination in leachate emanating from the closed Two Tree Island landfill site, after prolonged heavy rainfall. [174238]
§ Mr. MorleyCastle Point district council and South End borough council are responsible for monitoring any leachate from the Two Tree Island landfill site.