Commenting on the update from the Welsh Government on support for workers at the Murco oil refinery in Pembrokeshire and the commitment to explore the dualling of the A40 from St Clears to Fishguard, Paul Davies, Assembly Member for Preseli Pembrokeshire, said:

"I have campaigned for the dualling of the A40 from St Clears to Fishguard for years and welcome moves to explore its potential.

"You can travel along continuous dual carriageway from eastern Europe to Ireland apart from this stretch through Pembrokeshire, which is a barrier to investment and makes it more difficult for West Wales firms to compete.

"Consideration of dualling and other potential upgrades to the A40 must be concluded as swiftly as possible so work can begin to protect jobs and attract new ones.

"At this difficult time for Murco workers and their families, we welcome support available for them and hope regeneration funding will be made available to support the jobs dependent on the oil refinery's supply chain."

William Graham AM, Shadow Minister for Business, said, "I welcome the Welsh and UK Governments working together to support Murco workers and their families at this worrying time.

"We welcome consideration of ways to support employment in the West Wales communities affected by the loss of Murco.

"Workers at Murco and in the supply chain are highly experienced and will need every possible help in identifying new sources of employment to enable them to use their skills to contribute to Welsh industry."