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Swinney sparks confusion over Mossmorran jobs comment
Scottish Government said no new job interview guarantee exists for over 300 Mossmorran workers despite prior Grangemouth precedent, following ExxonMobil's plant closure announcement.
- During FMQs on Thursday, First Minister John Swinney appeared to confirm guaranteed job interviews for more than 300 Mossmorran workers after a Scottish Green MSP pressed him on the issue.
- More than 300 Mossmorran workers are at risk after ExxonMobil announced last week it will close the Fife ethylene plant, with ministers saying Scotland had just a week's notice.
- Company figures show 179 directly-employed jobs and 250 contractors are at risk, with 50 staff possibly transferring to Fawley petrochemical complex, Hampshire .
- The Scottish Government clarified that Swinney had misspoken and did not announce a new interview guarantee, while Ross Greer accused him of 'clearly saying yes' and demanded an apology.
- The Grangemouth precedent requires job-interview offers under its 25 million fund, while John Swinney, First Minister, said the Unite agreement was announced 'a few weeks ago' amid critics accusing Labour of unequal treatment.
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