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First Minister Alex Salmond has pledged government support for those hit by a drinks giant's decision to shut a depot with the loss of nearly 60 jobs.First Minister Alex Salmond has pledged government support for those hit by a drinks giant's decision to shut a depot with the loss of nearly 60 jobs.
Carlsberg UK has confirmed that its plant in Alloa will close with the loss of 58 staff as part of a review.Carlsberg UK has confirmed that its plant in Alloa will close with the loss of 58 staff as part of a review.
The brewing firm and another overseas-based brewer, Heineken, were given an extra 24 hours on Thursday to make a bid for Scottish & Newcastle. The closure comes as the firm and another overseas-based brewer, Heineken, announce plans to buy Scottish & Newcastle for £7.5bn.
Ochil MSP Keith Brown said the closure would damage the local community.Ochil MSP Keith Brown said the closure would damage the local community.
Speaking during First Minister's Question at Holyrood, the SNP politician said the job cuts would only increase the economic pressure already placed on Clackmannanshire.Speaking during First Minister's Question at Holyrood, the SNP politician said the job cuts would only increase the economic pressure already placed on Clackmannanshire.
'Economic adversity''Economic adversity'
He said he had also raised the issue with Enterprise Minister Jim Mather.He said he had also raised the issue with Enterprise Minister Jim Mather.
He added: "I would now like to ask the first minister to reassure those families threatened by this closure that the Scottish Government stands fully behind them.He added: "I would now like to ask the first minister to reassure those families threatened by this closure that the Scottish Government stands fully behind them.
"This is a difficult time for the families and a statement of support from the Scottish Government would provide them with some welcome reassurance.""This is a difficult time for the families and a statement of support from the Scottish Government would provide them with some welcome reassurance."
Mr Salmond said that if the redundancies go ahead support would be provided to those affected by the Forth Valley Local Response Team.Mr Salmond said that if the redundancies go ahead support would be provided to those affected by the Forth Valley Local Response Team.
He told MSPs: "The team stands ready to provide advice, support and guidance to those made redundant on retraining and alternative economic opportunities.He told MSPs: "The team stands ready to provide advice, support and guidance to those made redundant on retraining and alternative economic opportunities.
"The constituency member can be absolutely certain that the Scottish Government, and indeed the whole parliament, stands behind people and supports people facing economic adversity.""The constituency member can be absolutely certain that the Scottish Government, and indeed the whole parliament, stands behind people and supports people facing economic adversity."