Recognition of Fraser Rowberry's Service to Delivering Broadband Across Scotland

That the Parliament recognises and celebrates the outstanding contribution of Fraser Rowberry as he retires from Openreach following a distinguished career spanning more than four decades; notes that Fraser began his career as an apprentice and progressed through the organisation to become Openreach's Chief Engineer for Scotland and the Chair of the Openreach Scotland Board; acknowledges his leadership in overseeing the delivery of the Scottish Government's Reaching 100% (R100) programme, helping to bring full fibre broadband connectivity to some of Scotland's most remote and hard-to-reach communities; further acknowledges his commitment to improving digital infrastructure across Scotland, supporting economic growth, public services and social inclusion; recognises the vital role that high-speed broadband now plays in the daily lives of people, businesses and communities throughout the country; commends Fraser's dedication, expertise and public service throughout his career; and wishes him a long, happy and well-deserved retirement.