Brian Leishman MP has described the fuel distribution industry in Scotland as being “under pressure”.
The MP for Alloa and Grangemouth raised the issue in Westminster on Tuesday, July 7 during a discussion on climate change.
He added that transporting fuel from Stanlow Refinery, which is located in the North West of England, to Scottish airports is not helping the issue.
Speaking in parliament, Brian Leishman said: “What is not helping climate change is transporting fuel from the Stanlow refinery to Scottish airports.
“This negatively impacts the environment, increases pressure on road infrastructure and will reduce employment and negatively impact Scottish supply chains.
“Are the Government concerned about the future of fuel distribution in Scotland, and if not, may I respectfully and politely suggest that they should be?”
Responding, Katie White, minister for climate in the department for energy security and net zero, said: “I thank my honourable friend, who contributes to many of these debates.
“We want to ensure that we have a system that supports reductions in emissions, while also maintaining supply.
“I do not think that what my honourable friend says is the case, but we do see a future for Grangemouth, and we look forward to continuing to work with him on that”.
Afterwards, Leishman added on Facebook: “I’ve heard the concerns of tanker drivers from Grangemouth, and I’ve again raised the fact that fuel distribution in Scotland is an industry that is under pressure.
“I’ll follow the question up with the Minister. Scottish supply chains must not be under threat”.
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