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Meeting of the Parliament 17 March 2016

17 Mar 2016 · S4 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
First Minister’s Question Time
Secretary of State for Scotland (Meetings)
Hilton, Cara Lab Dunfermline Watch on SPTV

The First Minister will be aware that Longannet power station in my constituency will close at the end of the month, with the loss of 236 jobs locally and more than 1,000 jobs across central Scotland in the supply chain. A £9 million economic recovery plan has been drawn up by Fife Council, Clackmannanshire Council and Falkirk Council. The plan is vital to the long-term economic regeneration of the area, as it will enable recovery from what will be a devastating blow to Kincardine and surrounding communities.

I was disappointed to hear this week from Fife Council leader David Ross that the plan is not going to be funded by the Scottish Government. Will the First Minister please reconsider that decision before Longannet closes on 31 March, to ensure that the communities that I represent have a fighting chance of recovery?

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