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Meeting of the Parliament 25 March 2026 [Draft]

25 Mar 2026 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
General Question Time
Forth Valley College (Funding)
Macpherson, Ben SNP Edinburgh Northern and Leith Watch on SPTV

Whether it is at the Alloa campus, Forth Valley College or other colleges across the country, as I said, this Government’s stepping up of support for our college sector is making all the difference for learners and institutions.

I spoke earlier about the difference that has been made for the Alloa campus and I said that it will stay open for this year. We are in a very positive and constructive dialogue with the sector as a whole and with Forth Valley College about the future of the Alloa campus. There is huge potential and there are economic opportunities. There is a need for more skills in the area, and that will have an impact on the community, so that the Alloa campus can have a bright future. The Government will keep working proactively to support the whole of our college sector, Forth Valley College and the people of Alloa.

In the same item of business

7. Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con) Con
To ask the Scottish Government what its commitment is to a sustainable funding package for Forth Valley College to ensure its long-term future. (S6O-05691)
The Minister for Higher and Further Education (Ben Macpherson) SNP
The member is generous in spirit, therefore he will want to be thankful for and warmly welcome the fact that the Scottish National Party’s 2026-27 budget inc...
Alexander Stewart Con
It is vital that the public is aware of the full picture, because, unless the Scottish Government can give concrete reassurances about the long-term future o...
Ben Macpherson SNP
Whether it is at the Alloa campus, Forth Valley College or other colleges across the country, as I said, this Government’s stepping up of support for our col...