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ExxonMobil

Asked by Brian LeishmanLabourDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 28 November 2025UIN 93905

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what engagement the UK government has had with ExxonMobil.

Answered by Chris McDonald

Both UK government Ministers and officials have engaged extensively with ExxonMobil regarding the Mossmorran Fife Ethylene Plant.

Following the closure announcement, Ministers met with Unite and GMB union representatives to discuss workforce support options.

The UK Government has not had access to ExxonMobil's internal management accounts for Mossmorran operations.

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