Question reference: S6W-22989
- Asked by: Liam Kerr, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 16 November 2023
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Current status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 4 December 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-22204 by Jenny Gilruth on 13 November 2023, whether it has given local authorities any extra funding to facilitate (a) the purchase of, (b) the replacement of and (c) training in the use and procurement of the free laptops and other digital devices.
Answer
As reported by the Deputy First Minister on 21 st November, the £13 million originally allocated for 2023-24 has been announced as part of the savings required to reach a balanced budget. We are now considering all options for the device commitment, including a range of delivery options. Ultimately, local authorities have responsibility for the procurement and management of their own digital assets.