Climate Change

Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at 9:25 am on 18 March 2010.

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Photo of Alex Johnstone Alex Johnstone Conservative 9:25, 18 March 2010

The Green amendment contains some views that I am highly sympathetic towards, but unless I hear otherwise from the minister during the debate, I believe that it is inappropriate for us to force the Government to express views on an issue on which it is sitting in judgment.

I move amendment S3M-5978.4, to insert at end:

", also noting that, while preserving the environment must not be seen as being in conflict with economic growth, it is vital that current economic circumstances are recognised and that all public expenditure offers value for money to the taxpayer."