Almost 280,000 laptops or devices “have been or are in the process of being distributed” to pupils, a minister has said.

Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said more than 72,000

free laptops and devices have been delivered to school pupils in Scotland so far.

In the run-up to last year’s Holyrood election, the SNP promised every school child a free laptop or device and a free internet connection.

At the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday, Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser asked the minister for an update on progress to deliver the devices.

Ms Somerville said: “We are committed to ensuring every child has access to a device and connectivity by the end of this parliamentary term.”