Local MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency, Fiona Hyslop, has welcomed First Minister John Swinney’s announcement of an additional £25 million to establish a fund to help secure the future of Grangemouth.
The First Minister confirmed to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 18th February, that an amendment will be lodged to the Scottish Government’s 2025-26 Budget Bill to allocate an additional £25 million to establish a Grangemouth Just Transition Fund.
The First Minister has also called on the UK Government to address the immediacy and urgency of the situation facing Grangemouth by at least matching the Scottish Government’s investment.
Commenting Fiona said:
“Many of my Constituents work at the Grangemouth Refinery and I am pleased to see the Scottish Government are committing £25 million to support these workers going forward.
“I understand the news of the planned closure of the Refinery will be causing significant concerns for workers and their families and I hope that this announcement will reassure them that the Scottish Government are committed to providing meaningful support going forward.
“The aim of this fund is to expedite any of the potential solutions that will be set out in the Project Willow report.
“All those working at Grangemouth have skills that are key to Scotland’s Net Zero future and I am pleased to see this funding which will help ensure that those who are losing their jobs at Grangemouth will have the targeted skills support they need.”
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