“There has been, not unsurprisingly, considerable interest in my announcement that I am working with a potential buyer of the refinery in Grangemouth.
“Any successful transaction relies on a willing seller and a willing buyer and is under-pinned by complex negotiations and acute commercial sensitivity.
“I have made clear that I have signed a non-disclosure agreement and I will honour this completely.
“My focus is entirely on getting the best outcome for the workers at the refinery, their families and the community in Grangemouth - and this will be what I continue to do.”
