Chamber
Plenary, 29 Mar 2007
29 Mar 2007 · S2 · Plenary
Item of business
First Minister's Question Time
Secretary of State for Scotland (Meetings)
I think that that might be an announcement from Phil Gallie of his late candidacy in the election.
The position that I and my party will take in the election campaign will be unchanged from our position of last week, last month and last year. The position is clear. First, we have no plans for a new nuclear power station. Secondly, we will not sanction a new nuclear power station without the issue of nuclear waste being resolved. Thirdly, we will not rule out replacing the more than 30 per cent of Scotland's electricity that currently comes from nuclear generation. The parties that rule that out are being irresponsible and it will be important for us to state that in the election campaign.
The position that I and my party will take in the election campaign will be unchanged from our position of last week, last month and last year. The position is clear. First, we have no plans for a new nuclear power station. Secondly, we will not sanction a new nuclear power station without the issue of nuclear waste being resolved. Thirdly, we will not rule out replacing the more than 30 per cent of Scotland's electricity that currently comes from nuclear generation. The parties that rule that out are being irresponsible and it will be important for us to state that in the election campaign.
In the same item of business
3. Robin Harper (Lothians) (Green):
Green
To ask the First Minister when he will next meet the Secretary of State for Scotland and what issues he intends to discuss. (S2F-2809)
The First Minister (Mr Jack McConnell):
Lab
I expect to meet the Secretary of State again soon. I am sure that we will discuss a range of issues that are current.
Robin Harper:
Green
Can the First Minister clarify whether he and his party will be campaigning in this election for the building of new nuclear power stations in Scotland?
Phil Gallie (South of Scotland) (Con):
Con
Hopefully.
The First Minister:
Lab
I think that that might be an announcement from Phil Gallie of his late candidacy in the election.The position that I and my party will take in the election ...
Robin Harper:
Green
So it is in, it is out, it is shake it all about, it is reserved, it is devolved. Can the First Minister tell us whether a vote for Labour is a vote for new ...
The First Minister:
Lab
I have just tried to explain the position. I understand that this is an issue on which I must answer on behalf of my party and that, on this occasion, I am, ...