Motion · S5M-17092 · 29 Apr 2019
Need for an Independent Investigation of Mossmorran Flaring
The motion
That the Parliament notes what it sees as the unprecedented levels of concern regarding the recent episode of unplanned flaring from the Fife Ethylene Plant at Mossmorran; understands that over 750 members of the public have called the SEPA pollution hotline since this began on 21 April 2019; notes that SEPA has launched a formal investigation into the incident, which follows a similar probe in 2018 that led to final warning letters being issued to the plant operators, Shell and ExxonMobil; understands that the Mossmorran Action Group has collated over 260 reports from residents regarding the impact on them caused by the flaring, including experiencing anxiety, loss of sleep, headaches and respiratory problems, and calls on the Scottish Government to commission an independent report into the full environmental, health and social impacts of this flaring on the communities around the plant.
Supporters (10)
- John Finnie 29 Apr 2019
- Patrick Harvie Scottish Green Party 29 Apr 2019
- Alison Johnstone 29 Apr 2019
- Alex Rowley 29 Apr 2019
- Ross Greer Scottish Green Party 30 Apr 2019
- Andy Wightman 30 Apr 2019
- Annabelle Ewing 15 May 2019
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 15 May 2019
- Dean Lockhart 15 May 2019
- Willie Rennie Scottish Liberal Democrats 28 May 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.