To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-18217 by Jim Mather on 3 December 2008, whether it expects to reach its target of meeting 100% of the known demand for broadband access in the Scottish Borders by May 2009.

The Scottish Government has made significant progress in deployment of the Broadband Reach Project. We expect completion of delivery by the end of May 2009 for all for all those from the Scottish Borders (and elsewhere in Scotland) who registered for the project prior to the original deadline of 31 March 2008, and who have placed an order for service.