Motion · S5M-08341 · 23 Oct 2017

Unconventional Oil and Gas

Lodged by Paul Wheelhouse Motion For Debate 0 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament agrees with the Scottish Government’s position of not supporting the development of unconventional oil and gas in Scotland; endorses the government's decision to introduce an immediate and effective ban on onshore unconventional oil and gas developments using its devolved powers in line with the Scottish Ministers’ statutory responsibilities, and notes that this position will be subject to a strategic environmental assessment before being finalised.

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.