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News that the Scottish Parliament's Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee is inviting views in relation to the availability and roll out of broadband in Scotland has been welcomed by Banffshire & Buchan Coast MSP Stewart Stevenson.
The Committee is conducting a scoping exercise to assess the coverage, availability and uptake of broadband across Scotland.
They will also consider the ways in which different local areas are working to promote access to broadband and what work is required to expand Scotland's digital infrastructure.
The committee is seeking the public's input on this subject which can be submitted via the Scottish Parliament website at http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/CurrentCommittees/42944.aspx
Highlighting the committee's work Mr Stevenson said:
"The situation for too many communities in the North-east is one of poor internet provision.
"The availability of effective broadband in smaller communities such as those in my constituency is essential for both commercial and residential users alike.
"I would encourage any constituent affected by substandard broadband to make representation to the committee."
Karen Adam is now the MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast
