Motion text
That this House welcomes the awarding of the contract for the clean-up of radioactive material at Dalgety Bay beach by the Ministry of Defence earlier this year; notes that the beach became contaminated with radioactive particles originating from the instrument panels of military aircraft dumped at the site after WWII; observes that the contamination was first discovered in 1990 during a SEPA survey and that the clean-up operation has experienced repeated delays since the MoD was appointed the Appropriate Person responsible for remediation in 2013; understands that the work is set to include clearing the beach of contaminated material and installing a barrier to prevent other material rising to the surface from the sea bed; believes that the first phase of remediation works is due to commence imminently; pays tribute to numerous local community representatives who have pursued this matter doggedly, including Councillors David Barratt and Alice McGarry, and former hon. Member Roger Mullin, all of whom have worked tirelessly to push the MoD to progress this longstanding project; and urges the UK Government to take every possible step to reduce the risk of any potential delay to the commencement of those works as a result of the covid-19 pandemic.
Signatures (11)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Hanvey, Neale
Independent
Signed on
8 May 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 May 2020
MacAskill, Kenny
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 May 2020
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 May 2020
Ferrier, Margaret
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 May 2020
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 May 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 May 2020
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 May 2020
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 May 2020
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 May 2020
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 May 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.