Motion · S2M-00106 · 3 Jun 2003

Scotland's European Pollutant Emission Register

Lodged by Dr Sylvia Jackson Members' Business Motion 42 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the publication of the Scottish European Pollutant Emission Register by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency; recognises that this is an important component of a strategy to deliver environmental justice in Scotland; notes that all communities have a right to know about chemical emissions in their environment; further notes that, in the United States, the introduction of the Toxic Release Inventory resulted in emission reductions of over 40%, and looks forward to the rapid development and publication of a comprehensive and easily accessible system that includes contextual health and environmental impact information.

Supporters (42)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.