Chamber
Plenary, 25 Jan 2007
25 Jan 2007 · S2 · Plenary
Item of business
First Minister's Question Time
Broadband
I am pleased to hear from the First Minister that we have established broadband coverage to more than 99 per cent of the population. It will come as no surprise to him to hear that I wish him and his agencies to continue to press for 100 per cent coverage.
Will the First Minister continue with the policy of the Executive and the United Kingdom Government of relocating civil service jobs outwith centres of population, given the advent of broadband installation? He will be pleased to hear that the example that has been set by his Executive is now encouraging the private sector to do likewise and locate and create jobs in such places as the Western Isles. On his next visit to the Western Isles, will the First Minister join me and colleagues from the council and Highlands and Islands Enterprise to discuss how we can build on recent successes?
Will the First Minister continue with the policy of the Executive and the United Kingdom Government of relocating civil service jobs outwith centres of population, given the advent of broadband installation? He will be pleased to hear that the example that has been set by his Executive is now encouraging the private sector to do likewise and locate and create jobs in such places as the Western Isles. On his next visit to the Western Isles, will the First Minister join me and colleagues from the council and Highlands and Islands Enterprise to discuss how we can build on recent successes?
In the same item of business
6. Mr Alasdair Morrison (Western Isles) (Lab):
Lab
To ask the First Minister how the introduction of broadband is progressing across Scotland. (S2F-2672)
The First Minister (Mr Jack McConnell):
Lab
The Executive has made highly significant progress in broadband deployment over the past few years. At the end of 2005 we met our commitment to deliver broad...
Mr Morrison:
Lab
I am pleased to hear from the First Minister that we have established broadband coverage to more than 99 per cent of the population. It will come as no surpr...
The First Minister:
Lab
I normally meet local representatives when I visit the Western Isles, and I am sure that the issue Alasdair Morrison has raised will arise in discussions. I ...
Meeting suspended until 14:15.
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