Motion · S5M-20494 · 16 Jan 2020

Electric Gritter for Forth Bridges

Lodged by Alex Cole-Hamilton (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Standard Motion 12 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the introduction of the first fully electric gritter, which joined the fleet of vehicles keeping Scotland connected this winter; understands that the Electra 100% Electric Gritter: SEIV 19 – 350, which was unveiled on 6 November 2019, is thought to be the first vehicle of its kind in the world, and will be trialled on the Forth Bridges Unit; acknowledges the need for innovative new technology, such as these gritters, to make Scotland's fleet more environmentally-friendly, and hopes to see more of these introduced in the coming years.

Supporters (12)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.