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Question Time Debate on Nuclear Power at Robert Gordon University

Monday, January 11, 2010

Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, is set to host an Institute of Environmental Management and Assessement (IEMA) Question Time Debate, taking place in the city for the first time.

Four political parties will be represented at the event, which will be held on Monday 18 January, from 4-7pm, in Room 234 of the Faculty of Health and Social Care Building, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen.

The Debate will centre around the topic 'New Nuclear Energy in Scotland', with speakers including Alex Johnston MSP on behalf of the Scottish Conservatives, Lewis MacDonald MSP for Scottish Labour, Patrick Harvie MSP representing the Scottish Green Party , Mike Weir MP for the Scottish National Party and Colin Crosby, President of Aberdeen Grampian Chamber of Commerce.

Do you think Scotland needs any new nuclear energy? The current Scottish National Party government maintains a "no new nuclear energy strategy", which differs from UK government policy, and this will provide a focus for discussion.

Jan Chmiel, IEMA's new Chief Executive, will be the chairman for the event.

Abhishek Agarwal, a lecturer at Aberdeen Business School who is coordinating the University's involvement with the event, explains: "Sustainable energy is an important issue which requires much debate in order for Scotland to plan for a prosperous future. We are delighted to be hosting this event at the University and look forward to providing the local community with a forum through which to air their views and gain the feedback of Scottish leaders."

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