Wishart responds to Digital Exclusion Report

Responding to the digital exclusion report by the Auditor General and Accounts Commission, which warns that rural communities are being prevented from participating in the digital economy because superfast broadband coverage is just 79% compared to 99% in urban areas, Scottish Liberal Democrat connectivity spokesperson Beatrice Wishart MSP said:

“Thousands of households and businesses are missing out on the superfast broadband they were promised by the SNP years ago.

“Poor internet connections are a drag on the creation of high-skilled, high-wage jobs. They block the growth of island and rural businesses and put up barriers to people accessing basic services, from banking to healthcare.

“Scottish Liberal Democrats want to see a fresh push to properly connect every home and business to support jobs, education and equitable access to services wherever you live.”