Chamber
Plenary, 25 Jan 2007
25 Jan 2007 · S2 · Plenary
Item of business
First Minister's Question Time
Broadband
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 would wish to ensure—as, I am sure, would Alasdair Morrison—that we paint a positive picture of the recent developments that have taken place in the Western Isles and of the strategic approach that Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the authorities in the Western Isles have adopted to reverse population decline, to improve the level of services on the islands and to strengthen the economy of the islands. Those are important developments that, in the longer term, will not only secure an increase in the islands population, but ensure prosperity for those who live there.
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.
On resuming—