Dave Thompson MSP

Dave Thompson, SNP MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch expressed his serious concern about proposals for ship to ship transfer of oil in the Cromarty Firth and  will use a Question in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday the 11th of February in General Questions just before First Minister’s Questions (FMQs), to ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the potential environmental impact, if the Cromarty Firth Port Authority’s (CFPAs) application for ship-to-ship oil transfer in the Cromarty Firth is granted.

Mr Thompson said,

“The CFPA is applying for an oil transfer license from the Maritime Coastguard Agency for Ship to Ship transfers of oil in the Cromarty Firth, the power for which resides at Westminster.

“However, whilst Ship to Ship transfer is a reserved matter, protection of the environment is devolved, so it is crucial to ascertain the views of the Scottish Government in this regard.

“I have serious concerns about this proposal and I look forward to hearing what the Environment Minister has to say on the matter”.

Note:

General Question – 11th of February 2016 Below:

Dave Thompson: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the potential environmental impact if the Cromarty Firth Port Authority’s application for ship-to-ship oil transfer in the Cromarty Firth is granted. (S4O-05554)