Minister to face telecom queries

Digital Minister Matt Hancock will be grilled by MPs on Westminster’s Scottish affairs committee next week.

MPs have been investigating broadband and mobile coverage in Scotland and how the UK and Scottish governments are working together to improve connections. They will also hear from the communications regulator Ofcom at the meeting.

Committee chairman Pete Wishart, SNP, said the value of reliable, fast broadband and mobile coverage had been made clear in the inquiry.

“Scotland’s business and individual consumers alike rely on the necessary infrastructure being in place, both now and in the future,” he said.

“As we conclude our inquiry, we will hear from two key actors: the industry regulator Ofcom and the UK Government.

“Their views on the current state of play and the challenges that lie ahead will help form our eventual conclusions and recommendations,” added Mr Wishart.