Grangemouth Refinery Closure (Joint Government Response) | First Minister’s Question Time | Scottish Parliament debates

I very much welcome that commitment from the First Minister.

The plan that was announced today delivers a £100 million fund to drive growth in Grangemouth and to support the workforce. There will be investment in new energy projects; a new technology centre to support the use of low-carbon technologies; career and skills support for the existing workforce; and an employment hub to support emerging energy sectors and explore potential opportunities for Labour’s national wealth fund in clean technologies, such as hydrogen and clean aviation fuel.

All that has been pulled together in the first nine weeks of a UK Labour Government, and it gives hope that there will be a strong industrial energy future at Grangemouth. I welcome the joint investment by both Governments. Does the First Minister agree that that shows how the people of Scotland benefit from the Labour Government’s approach, which is one of co-operation rather than conflict?

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