Chamber
Plenary, 18 Jan 2007
18 Jan 2007 · S2 · Plenary
Item of business
SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE
Seafield Waste Water Treatment Works
General Questions
As Susan Deacon says, I am well aware of the history of the issue and of the frustration that has built up on it. There has previously been enforcement action, and a petition on the matter was considered by the Transport and the Environment Committee. The Scottish Executive code of practice on odour was produced as a result of that lobbying. There has also been investment to tackle the issue across the country. I assure Susan Deacon that I will read the research to which she refers and that I am determined to make urgent progress on the issue. I know that the matter is complex and that some improvements have already been made, but more needs to be done. My purpose in meeting Scottish Water next month is to press it to ensure that the problem is sorted out.
In the same item of business
4. Susan Deacon (Edinburgh East and Musselburgh) (Lab):
Lab
To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made in tackling odour emissions from Seafield waste water treatment works. (S2O-11686)
The Deputy Minister for Environment and Rural Development (Sarah Boyack):
Lab
Stirling Water, the operator of the Seafield works, and Scottish Water have made significant progress to reduce instances of odour emissions in recent years....
Susan Deacon:
Lab
I take this opportunity to welcome the minister to her new portfolio. I know that she has a greater insight into the issue than most—it spans many years—and ...
Sarah Boyack:
Lab
As Susan Deacon says, I am well aware of the history of the issue and of the frustration that has built up on it. There has previously been enforcement actio...