CORYTON REFINERY, ESSEX

Early day motion 166, tabled 11 June 2012 by Frank Doran (Labour). Signed by 41 members.

That this House calls on the Government to step in and save the Coryton refinery in Essex, an important national infrastructure asset; notes that the facility is profitable, one of the most environmentally friendly oil refineries in Europe and worth in excess of 50 million per annum to the local economy; further notes that closure of this facility will have a devastating impact on the people of Essex and risks the country being further dependent on foreign fuel imports; and concludes that financial support in the short-term would be a prudent decision that would make a return for the taxpayer and support Britain's long-term goal of energy security.

Signatures by party: Labour 37, Liberal Democrat 2, DUP 1, Respect 1.