Critical frackulties

Prof Tony Trewavas says that expert advice on fracking was “simply junked” (Letters 15 January).

Of course, he chooses to ignore expert advice given that indicates the geology of Scotland would make the financial viability of fracking very challenging.

He goes on to say that the people who expressed opposition to fracking are “without critical faculty”.

Not a kind assessment, but they were not so daft as to want to see the environment and appearance of the Central Belt of Scotland despoiled by hundreds of ugly wells for very little return, except for compa- nies and organisations with a vested interest.

However, where Prof Trewavas’ argument really falls is where he says if this decision “is typical of SNP government, it’s time they were out and instead leave government to politicians who understand responsibility and who lead following expert advice”.

If Prof Trewavas had been paying attention, he would have noticed that the overwhelming majority of politicians in the Scottish Parliament have expressed implacable opposition to fracking on behalf of the people (with critical faculty) who voted for them.

GILL TURNER Derby Street , Edinburgh