Select committee: Scottish Affairs Committee
Conclusion 4
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)
These risks underline our view that the decision on whether to progress with fixed links lies, first and foremost, with the affected communities. Nonetheless, the proposals put forward in Shetland and the Western Isles 27 appear to have transformative potential. The proposals in Shetland are particularly developed and warrant serious consideration by the UK and Scottish Governments. (Conclusion, Paragraph 37) The role of the UK Government
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.