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Lord Woodley (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 3 July 2025

Debate

Grangemouth Oil Refinery Closure: Job Losses

Contribution

I thank the Minister for his Answer. I speak as the former leader of Unite the Union. My union, and indeed the people at the sharp end in Grangemouth, believe that converting the existing refinery to produce sustainable aviation fuel, which is much needed by the industry now and in the future, is by far the best option for creating jobs on that site. That is what Keir Starmer promised—green jobs, new jobs. Does the Minister agree that the plan should therefore be fast-tracked and implemented now? We could be producing aviation fuel, as opposed to importing it and storing it as in the Chinese/Ineos joint venture proposals. It would be best for jobs, best for Scotland and best for Britain.

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