Speeches by Sullivan.

“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 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?”

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

“Do you not see a potential unfairness with those employees being offered less, even though their jobs have been directly impacted by the closure of the refinery?”

“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?”

“Minister, you said a few moments ago that Grangemouth is an investable opportunity. With that in mind, what assessment, if any, did the Government make of the viability of bringing Grangemouth into public ownership?”

“Will you keep an open mind about some of those existing licences?”

“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.”

“I appreciate that you mentioned the manifesto commitment not to give out new exploration licences, but based on some of the consultation responses, is it possible that the Government could consider reversing that position?”

“What form will the outcome of the consultation take?”

“Minister, you have said that the Government will publish the outcome of the consultation into the North Sea’s energy future later this year. Are you able to give a better indication of when we can expect that?”

“Thanks, Susie. Finally on this point, I think it was you who mentioned earlier briefings from social landlords and making that information available to those who may leave the service within a few years to make sure that they are able to plan and have a good understanding of what lies ahead. Is that a two-way street? A…”

“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?”

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

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