Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government and political economist from Scotonomics: FOI release
Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002
Information requested
For the period 30th January 2025 – 18th December 2025, please provide:
1. All correspondence between Shona Robison (or her Private Office) and William Thomson of Scotonomics.
2. Any briefing materials, notes, or minutes relating to meetings (in person or virtual) involving Shona Robison (or her Private Office) and William Thomson of Scotonomics.
Response
I enclose a copy of most of the information you requested.
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 an exemption under section s.38(1)(b) (personal information) of FOISA applies. A personal phone number has been withheld.
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Contact
Please quote the FOI reference
Central Correspondence Unit
Email: contactus@gov.scot
Phone: 0300 244 4000
The Scottish Government
St Andrew's House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG