"16. What recent discussions he has had with Ministers of the Scottish Government on the devolution of powers on ship-to-ship transfers. ..." Steven Paterson - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for that positive response. SNP colleagues, the Scottish Government and local communities are unconvinced by the safety of ship-to-ship oil transfers, particularly in the Cromarty firth, which is a European special protection area for bottlenose dolphins. I am pleased that the Minister is prepared to take …..." Steven Paterson - View Speech