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Edward Davey statement on Grangemouth

Edward Davey statement on the decision by Unite to strike at the Grangemouth plant in Scotland.

• From: Department of Energy & Climate Change and The Rt Hon Sir Edward Davey MP
• Published: 11 October 2013

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Energy Secretary Edward Davey said:

“It’s very disappointing that Unite has decided to strike. I urge them to call it off and for both parties involved to enter into talks about the long term future of the Grangemouth plant and reach a fair, sustainable resolution.

“We have been working closely with the fuel industry and Scottish Government to put robust alternative supply routes in place in the case of a strike, which means that motorists can carry on as normal and other impacts will be kept to a minimum.”

Published 11 October 2013