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The Highlands and Islands represent some of the most remote and rural areas in Scotland. Latest figures show that across the Highlands and Islands region 75.8% of premises have access to fibre broadband, 70.3% with access to superfast speeds.
Historically, one of the problems in that context has been vested interests and established views. We need new ideas, new possibilities and new strategic thinking.
Flooding (Support) To ask the Scottish Government what support it is giving to communities affected by recent flooding. (S5T-02011) This morning, I visited Newcastleton to see the damage that was caused by the storm and flooding, and the First Minister visited Hawick yesterday.
The Committee considers that this is a more effective approach than the Committee moving from one issue to another without having the opportunity to re-visit work and assess progress.
It gives the Committee the opportunity to ensure that the Scottish Government is responding to its recommendations in a meaningful way.