Tom Arthur: “We will work with stakeholders to consider the challenges highlighted in the report to drive further progress.”

Our ambitious 4G Infill programme brought life-changing 4G services to thousands of homes and businesses throughout the country, with the £28.75 million project delivering 55 mobile masts in some of Scotland’s hardest-to-reach communities.

Solutions to adapting to and tackling climate change must be proportionate, appropriate and effective as we work together across all sectors of society to build a greener and fairer economy.

Mirroring a trend seen in many countries around the world, Scotland has an ageing population and areas where the population is declining.

It’s precisely why we are investing £600 million to roll out gigabit-capable broadband in some of the country’s hardest-to-reach communities through our R100 programme.