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Conservatives raise Beauly-Denny inquiry concerns |
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Thursday, 31 May 2007 |
Scottish Conservative deputy leader, Murdo Fraser has lodged a parliamentary motion raising concerns about the ongoing public inquiry into the proposed Beauly to Denny power line.
The parliamentary motion states that that there is concern with the
conduct of the public inquiry into the proposed Beauly to Denny 400kV
electricity transmission line, adding that there is a lack of
confidence from many objectors in the handling of the inquiry, with the
current conduct preventing a fully democratic inquiry.
Fraser said: “The public inquiry into the proposed Beauly to Denny
power line is the largest public inquiry in Scotland’s history. It is
taking evidence from hundreds of individuals, organisations and
campaign groups. I am a supporter of the public inquiry into the
application as it aims to allow for a full debate on the issues
surrounding this proposed power line and any controversial issues can
be fully aired in public.
“However, I have concerns regarding the approach and conduct of the
public inquiry. It is clear to me that the public inquiry is not fully
examining all the issues and important evidence is being
dismissed. Furthermore, it seems that the public inquiry is rigidly
sticking to its timetable and rushing through evidence instead of fully
considering it. I believe that this is wrong and not democratic. Unless
these problems are addressed then I and thousands of objectors will not
see the public inquiry as a fair process.
“I have a number of reservations towards the proposed Beauly to Denny
power line, which cuts right through Perth & Kinross and Stirling.
I will be speaking in the local sessions of the public inquiry and I
will set out why I think the proposed route and size of the power line
is unworkable and untenable. The proposed line currently runs near a
number of towns and communities, such as Stirling and Crieff.
“The power line will damage the local environment and harm the local
tourism industry. This power line will scar the landscape right next to
Scottish icons such as the Wallace Monument and ruin stunning views of
this historic monument. It will also impact on the natural beauty of
areas it runs through. With so many contentious issues, I hope that
action will be taken to ensure that this public inquiry is open, fair
and democratic.”
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