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Edward Davey statement on Grangemouth

Statement from the Secretary of State on the latest situation at the Grangemouth plant.

• From: Department of Energy & Climate Change and The Rt Hon Sir Edward Davey MP
• Published: 16 October 2013

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Energy Secretary Edward Davey said:

“I am pleased that Unite have called off this weekend’s strike. I would urge both parties to continue to talk with the help of ACAS in order to reach a fair, sustainable resolution of their differences and ensure the long term future of the Grangemouth complex.”

“We have been working closely with the fuel industry and Scottish Government to put robust alternative fuel supply routes in place in case the refinery is forced to close.”

• Read the previous statement from Edward Davey, Monday 14 October 2013
• Read the previous statement from Edward Davey, Friday 11 October 2013

Published 16 October 2013