Both Preseli Pembrokeshire representatives, Paul Davies AM and Stephen Crabb MP held a joint 'open surgery' in Milford Haven today to enable Murco employees and the wider community to discuss the devastating news announced this week of the collapse of the oil refinery's sale.

Paul Davies said "It was very important to hold the surgery to give people the opportunity to ask questions given the very sad circumstances. Understandably people were very concerned about their futures, and were questioning why the sale process had collapsed so late in the day. Naturally the people we met were gutted and clearly very concerned about their prospects."

"Even though the UK Government and the Welsh Government had worked closely together on this matter it was hugely disappointing that the deal fell through. Of course, it would be very helpful to understand from the potential buyer, the Klesch Group why the sale did not go through. I believe that the company has a moral obligation to explain the rationale behind the sale not proceeding given that our communities' expectations had been raised."

Mr Davies added "The news is devastating not only for Murco employees, but also those that indirectly rely on the refinery. It's absolutely crucial that every support possible is now given to the people affected by this devastating news."