 I am Claudia Beamish, Scottish Labour MSP for South Scotland. I am seeking to introduce a bill to ban onshore, unconventional oil and gas extraction, including by means of hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking. My principal argument is that a ban is necessary in Scotland because of the threat of climate change and to lower our greenhouse gas emissions. We should not be developing this new onshore fossil fuel industry. I also point to further arguments for a ban. I am seeking views on a consultation which will close on 17 February. Please take part.