Speeches by Sullivan.

“To pick up on your previous point briefly, I wonder how much of the investment in new technology could help attract new contracts, so having more of that up front to directly help you to attract more work into the yard.”

“I thank the hon. Member for securing this important debate. Does she agree that the injustices faced by people who were forced out of the armed forces because of their sexuality have had profound and long-lasting impacts on their mental health, financial wellbeing and career prospects? Those impacts endure today.”

“I take it from your answer that there may be a bit of latitude, depending on some of the complexities that you say you are looking to explore.”

“Having the women veterans’ strategy would be an important step forward if that were to be published?”

“Yes; being a former councillor, I understand the significant challenges that the entire population faces. From what you have described, there are additional challenges that arise specifically from having served. In particular, not being in one community for a period of time and being unable to develop those connections…”

“Can I ask what veterans have told you about their experiences in accessing social housing in Scotland? What are the common challenges that they are telling you they face?”

“We have already touched upon the housing crisis in Scotland and how that might impact veterans. Do you think that the problems veterans are experiencing in accessing housing are any greater than those of the general population? We have already touched on that, but I would just like to examine that in a bit more detail …”

“Have you had any updates on the new VALOUR service?”

“What input do you have to the UK Government’s Veterans’ Strategy?”

“Susie, how do you ensure the voices of military veterans in Scotland reach the UK and Scottish Government Ministers?”

“I am sure you are aware that Unite has called for a job protection policy that would guarantee refinery workers an interview at any relevant future industry at the site. What is your view on that?”

“You will be aware that sustainable aviation fuel production has been identified by some as a preferred future industry at Grangemouth. What is the Government’s position on the strategic value of SAF production at Grangemouth?”

“I will take that into account and ask my next question. It also touches on the point that you mentioned about the taskforce dealing with regulatory and policy changes. What is preventing the Government from extending the HEFA cap and exempting certain feedstocks to facilitate SAF production at Grangemouth?”

“Ae you able to give us assurances on how Government Departments are working together to try to deliver on some of this?”

“But we are talking about the potential for SAF production at Grangemouth, so are you able to give us any assurances that Government Departments are working together, taking into account that this was a key recommendation from Project Willow?”

“What do you say to Grangemouth workers who may have to relocate to find new employment?”

“What is the Government’s view on whether Ineos employees should receive an 18-month redundancy package, matching the terms of the Petroineos refinery workers? That subject has previously been before this Committee.”

“I appreciate that, thank you.”

“Just in case we run out of time, I would like to ask you this. You will be aware that Unite representatives have appeared before this Committee and spoke about their transition plan to create 35,000 jobs. The Committee has requested to see that plan. We asked when they were present at the Committee, and we subsequently…”

“Would the Government consider taking an ownership stake in any of the future industries at the site?”