Select committee: Scottish Affairs Committee
Conclusion 2
2nd Report - Fixed link connectivity in Scotland’s islands
Published 16 Oct 2026
Addressed to Scotland Office
Scottish Affairs Committee Connectivity in Scotland: Fixed links All items in this report Report on parliament.uk ↗ Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Conclusion (the committee's words)
Fixed links have the potential to deliver transformative benefits for Scotland’s island communities. Both national and international examples demonstrate that, when designed and implemented effectively, fixed links can help reverse depopulation trends, improve quality of life, and strengthen the economic prospects of fragile communities. (Conclusion, Paragraph 35)
From: Scottish Affairs Committee, 2nd Report - Fixed link connectivity in Scotland’s islands (HC 167), 16 October 2026
Government response
Government response awaited: deadline 16 December 2026.