John Mason MSP (Glasgow Shettleston) (Scottish National Party): To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle diesel spillages as a result of brimming. 

(S4W-15124)

Mr Keith Brown MSP (Minister for Transport & Veterans): The design of vehicles is covered by European standards. EC Directive 70/221 requires that commercial vehicles have in place appropriate measures to ensure that minimum leakage occurs.