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Motion · S5M-17597 · 6 Jun 2019

Link Between Civil and Military Nuclear Use

Lodged by Bill Kidd Standard Motion 17 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes analysis by the University of Sussex, which suggests that energy bills are inflated to partly subside the UK's nuclear weapons arsenal; highlights that the university's Science Policy Research Unit has published evidence brought to light by Professor Andy Stirling and Dr Phil Johnstone identifying "that the need to maintain submarine nuclear capabilities in the military sector has played an influential role in the UK's decisions to champion nuclear power" and the finding that suggests that this provides "a compelling explanation for the UK's resolute commitment to nuclear energy projects... despite the widespread criticism of its economic and technical feasibility"; believes that the UK Government spends £2.2 billion per year on nuclear weapons and that a single nuclear weapons system could cost from £74 billion to £140.5 billion over its lifetime; recognises calls on the UK to adopt the 2017 UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, and encourages investment into green energy to facilitate the transition towards a sustainable future.

Supporters (17)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.