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<p>The proposed closure of Monckton coke plant, is a commercial decision for the company
taken against a backdrop of challenging conditions in international coke markets.
I realise this is a difficult time for the employees concerned, their families and
the communities in which they live.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>With regard to the
purchasing of product from Monckton, the Department of Energy and Climate Change,
who have responsibility for the former British Coal Concessionary Fuel Scheme, will
continue to encourage their contractors to purchase product from Monckton as long
as supplies of an acceptable quality are available</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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