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Written questions by Leishman.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Brian Leishman this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

Department:All (113)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (28)Ministry of Defence (28)Department for Business and Trade (13)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (10)Treasury (8)Department for Transport (7)Department for Work and Pensions (5)Home Office (4)Department of Health and Social Care (4)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (3)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (2)Scotland Office (1)

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28 Oct 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
Asked

What assessment he has made of the impact of the closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery on consumers.

Reply

It is deeply disappointing to learn that Petroineos has confirmed its previous decision to close the oil refining operation at Grangemouth. All of my thoughts are with the workers and their families and the wider Grangemouth community. The Grangemouth sit...

28 Oct 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
Asked

What information his Department holds on the potential amount of funding required to keep the Grangemouth oil refinery in operation for the next 12 months.

Reply

Grangemouth refinery is a private business owned by Petroineos. Petroineos stated that its shareholders have invested more than $1.2bn since 2011 to maintain the refinery’s safe operation, recording losses in excess of $775m during the same period. The co...

21 Oct 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
Asked

What steps his Department is taking to help ensure the ongoing operation of the Grangemouth Oil Refinery.

Reply

It is deeply disappointing that Petroineos confirmed its previous decision to close the oil refining operation at Grangemouth. We stand with the workers at this difficult time and worked closely with the Scottish Government to announce a joint £100 millio...

21 Oct 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
Asked

Whether (a) he and (b) his Department has held discussions with (i) PetroChina and (ii) INEOS on the Grangemouth oil refinery since the general election.

Reply

As per my answer of 8 October, since taking office, the Secretary of State and I have taken joint action with the Scottish Government to urgently engage with the company and its shareholders. This included discussions with PetroChina and INEOS, the shareh...

21 Oct 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
Asked

If he will make an assessment of the potential impact of closing (a) Grangemouth refinery and (b) Finnart terminal on changes to the level of emissions from shipping arising from those closur

Reply

It is deeply disappointing that Petroineos confirmed its previous decision to close the oil refining operation at Grangemouth. We stand with the workers at this difficult time and worked closely with the Scottish Government to announce a joint £100 millio...

21 Oct 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
Asked

Whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the closure of Grangemouth Oil Refinery on energy security.

Reply

It is deeply disappointing that Petroineos confirmed its previous decision to close the oil refining operation at Grangemouth. We stand with the workers at this difficult time and worked closely with the Scottish Government to announce a joint £100 millio...

21 Oct 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
Asked

Whether the Grangemouth Oil Refinery is a site of national strategic importance.

Reply

It is deeply disappointing that Petroineos confirmed its previous decision to close the oil refining operation at Grangemouth. We stand with the workers at this difficult time and worked closely with the Scottish Government to announce a joint £100 millio...

12 Sept 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
Asked

What discussions he has had with stakeholders on (a) plans for the industrial future and (b) the workforce that could in future be based at the Grangemouth site in Scotland, in the context of

Reply

It was deeply disappointing that Petroineos confirmed its previous decision to close the oil refining operation at Grangemouth. Since taking office, the Secretary of State and I have taken joint action with the Scottish Government to urgently engage with ...

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