. >> steven metcrof. >> thank you, mr. speaker. >> as my right and honor value friend will note, the situation at the refinery on the thames is becoming increasingly difficult. in an attempt to support manufacturing, secure, well-paid jobs and secure our u.k. fuel supply, will he use the opportunities of the prime minister to secure an urgent summit bringing together the heads of the treasury to explore every single avenue possible to keep this refinery open? >> i know this has been very disappointing news and my honorable friend has been very, very active on this the work force and local community have worked tirelessly to help the administrators secure the long-term future of the refinery. we're keeping in close contact with the administrators who are still looking at further options, working with the task force as well and the minister states has met with representatives of the work force and local community. i will withdraw his remarks to the prime minister as well. >> can i join the foreign secretary in paying tribute