Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery on the labour market in Scotland.

The owners of Grangemouth refinery noted that refining operations will continue until at least Q2 2025. My Rt hon Friend the Secretary of State met their CEO in November to discuss this transition, the future of the site and seek assurances on their continued support for their employees.

In the meantime, The Falkirk Growth Deal, supported by the UK and Scottish Governments, has a firm focus on the themes of Innovative Industry and Great Places. It will see £40m invested by the UK government in projects that will create new high-value jobs for the future.