Broadband: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
(asked on 18th May 2026) - View Source
Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she has had with the Scottish Government on whether the R100 programme is on track; and when full connectivity is expected to be achieved in Aberdeenshire North and Moray East.
Answered by
Kanishka Narayan
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
The UK Government has maintained regular engagement with the Scottish Government regarding the delivery of its Reaching 100% (R100) programme and continues to work closely with Scottish counterparts to monitor progress and support delivery.
The R100 programme is scheduled to complete delivery by 2028. The Scottish Government is responsible for management of the contract including the timescales for delivery in particular locations, including in Aberdeenshire North and Moray East.