Motion · S4M-14070 · 27 Aug 2015

Praising Emergency Services in St Andrews Following Leisure Centre Chemical Leak

Lodged by Roderick Campbell Standard Motion 25 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes with concern the chemical leak at East Sands Leisure Centre in St Andrews; believes that 19 people, including five children, were exposed to chlorine gas and were taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee for treatment; understands that 13 fire engines and 55 firefighters were sent to the scene along with a number of ambulances and specialist teams; commends the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Ambulance Service, East Sands Leisure Centre staff and specialists for their resilience and professionalism in handling the situation, and welcomes the news that those who were exposed to the leak were successfully treated and allowed to go home.

Supporters (25)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.