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The financing of the Scottish Government

Inquiry

This inquiry is examining the framework for fiscal devolution in Scotland. The Committee is evaluating the effectiveness of the Barnett formula and the fiscal framework in calculating the amount of money available for providing devolved services in Scotland. As part of this, the Committee is examining the interaction between UK Government fiscal events and in-year budgetary changes, and the impact they can have on the funding of Scotland's public services.

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This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was Sunday 5 January 2025.

Reports, special reports and government responses

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Correspondence

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Correspondence from David Phillips, Associate Director, Institute for Fiscal Studies, regarding the financing of the Scottish Government, dated 30 January 2025
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Correspondence from Shona Robison MSP, Scottish Government, regarding the financing of the Scottish Government inquiry, dated 16 January 2025
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Oral evidence transcripts

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29 January 2025
Inquiry The financing of the Scottish Government
Witnesses Fraser of Allander Institute, Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), and Scottish Fiscal Commission
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Written evidence

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NFU Scotland (FSG0011)
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Royal Society of Edinburgh (FSG0010)
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Scottish Fiscal Commission (FSG0009)
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Estimate memoranda
Explanatory memoranda that accompany Government Estimates.
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