Scottish Government funding to media outlets: FOI release

Information requested

"To know if the Scottish Government directly fund or indirectly fund the ‘National’ newspaper or any of its related publications in that media group through quangos?' and; 'If they do what quangos or government departments fund them and how much by?"

Response

The answer to your question is that the Scottish Government does not provide investment or funding to media outlets, owners or channels. No funding beyond marketing spend is provided to print media outlets. You may wish to contact media providers directly for further information regarding sources of funding.

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