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by Loch Long which is a long loch |
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The recent proposals to dump radioactive
decomissioned nuclear submarine parts at Coulport, on the fringe
of the Loch Lomond national park, have caused outrage in Scotland.
"There is absolutely no reason
why this remote highland community should enjoy free heating
from buried radioactive material" thundered Auchenshoogle's
only Tory councillor, Tarquin Lauder-Themanor.
"There are many poor families around
this area and indeed around many areas of Scotland, who would
welcome a wee bit of help heating their homes in the winter".
Lauder-Themanors' proposals are to cut
the submarines nuclear reactors into many much smaller pieces.
These would be supplied free of charge to the poorest families
in Scotland. The grateful recipients could store the waste
under floorboards where it would supply free warmth for hundreds
if not thousands of years.
"This is another example of Scotland
benefitting from a British problem" he explained. "This
sort of thing isn't needed south of the border. They've got
lots more money to spend on heating and it isn't so cold down
there. And that's before one considers the marginal benefits.
The unique sight of entire districts glowing strangely at
night would bring tourists flocking to Scotland. This would
be good for Scotland and good for the Scots".
It is understood that the First Minister,
Jack McConnell, is happy with the plans as long as the waste
isn't buried within 20 miles of a golf course.
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