George Lyon, top Liberal Democrat candidate for the European elections,
has called for Longannet Power Station to be made a test centre for Carbon capture and storage technology.

Tavish Scott and George Lyon launch the European campaignThe call comes as Mr. Lyon was joined by senior Liberal Democrats to launch his campaign for the European elections. Liberal Democrats want Scotland to become a world leader in carbon capture in conjunction with the continued pursuit of renewable energy.

Commenting, Mr. Lyon said:

“Scotland has the potential to lead the world in carbon capture technology and the facilities at Longannet are ideal for it to become a centre of excellence.

“Scotland undoubtedly has a leading role to play in the development of
clean renewable energy, but this must be coupled with the use new carbon capture technology. Developing nations like India and China are fueling the growth of their economies with coal. I want to ensure that Scotland is ready to take advantage of this emerging market.

“We cannot tackle climate change alone. We must work with our European
neighbours and not in isolation. That is why it is vital that Scotland has a strong Liberal voice in Europe.”

Tavish Scott MSP, Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, added:

“The European elections offer a clear choice. A strong Scottish voice
working with Europe to tackle economic turmoil, climate change and cross border crime together or no change with other parties.

“A vote for the Liberal Democrats is a positive vote for change. Labour's recession, rising unemployment under the SNP and Tory isolationism means now, more than ever, we must work with Europe to make Scotland strong and safe.”

Notes:

George Lyon and Tavish Scott were joined on the visit to Longannet Power Station by Alistair Carmichael MP and outgoing Liberal Democrat MEP Elspeth Attwooll.