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Friday, 15 June 2007 |
The Scottish Parliament has dealt a symbolic blow to the Westminster Government’s plans to replace the Trident nuclear missile system with a majority of MSPs voting to support a motion expressing opposition to the plan.
The vote saw 71 MSPs vote against the plan while only 16 voted for the plan, while 39 Labour MSPs abstained.
While all defence matters are reserved, anti-Trident campaigners say
the vote indicates the level of opposition to nuclear weapons in
Scotland.
Nationalist MSP Bruce Crawford said:
“This is an historic vote. For the first time ever the Scottish
Parliament has voted to oppose the waste that is nuclear proliferation.
Not only does it reflect the decision made by a majority of Scottish
MPs in March on this very issue but it reflects the majority opinion of
Scotland against the immorality of Trident.”
Green MSP Patrick Harvie said:
“MSPs come to this issue from a range of angles; while we can all
recognise that defence is currently a reserved matter, upholding
international law in Scotland and protecting the health and well-being
of the Scottish people are devolved responsibilities.
“It is greatly encouraging that the Scottish Parliament has today
expressed the view - shared by the majority of Scots - that the UK
government's plans to replace Trident should be opposed. We will
continue to work with everyone who shares that opposition to new
nuclear weapons - inside Parliament and beyond. We will also continue
to make the case for using the devolved powers we do have to prevent
the operation of Trident.”
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