The Scottish Affairs Committee holds the final session of its inquiry into fixed link connectivity.
\r\nIn the first panel, the cross-party committee will hear from HiTrans, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and ZetTrans on current transport connectivity on Scottish islands, the impact of existing fixed link infrastructure and the role of the UK Government in supporting these projects.
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