SNP CONCERNED OVER NUCLEAR WASTE TRANSPORT

Responding to a Greenpeace report today which published the timetables of trains transporting nuclear waste through Scotland, SNP Energy spokesperson Mike Weir MP commented on the concerning the nuclear waste situation.

Highlighting how close these trains come to urban centres and the potential for an accident or attack Mr. Weir said,

"The publication of these timetables raise serious concerns about the transport of nuclear waste across Scotland. It is alarming that this information is readily available and that these trains regularly pass through large cities like Edinburgh.

"The risk of a terrorist attack, or an accident could potentially expose thousands of people to radiation. It is regrettable that waste should even exist that needs to be transported, but in the meantime steps should be taken to ensure that the safest transport can occur during these shipments.'