Correspondence between the Exchequer Strategy Directorate and Economist of Scotonomics: FOI release
Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002
Information requested
For the period 26th October 2025 - date, please provide:
(1.) All correspondence between the Exchequer Strategy Directorate of the Scottish Government and William Thomson of Scotonomics.
(2.) Any briefing materials, notes, or minutes relating to meetings (in person or virtual) involving the Exchequer Strategy Directorate and William Thomson of Scotonomics.
Response
I enclose a copy of the information you have requested.
Document 1 and 2 relate to correspondence, where as document 3 is a meeting agenda created by William Thomson. This content does not necessarily reflect Scottish Government policy, nor does the Scottish Government take any responsibility for the factual accuracy or assumptions applied within.
While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we are unable to provide some of the information you have requested because of an exemption(s) under section(s) s.38(1)(b) (personal information).
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