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Homecoming 2009
John Simpson made this Freedom of Information request to Scottish Government
Scottish Government did not have the information requested.
From: John Simpson
5 May 2009
Dear Sir or Madam,
Under the Freedom of Information Act, please release all documents
held by the Scottish Executive on how Homecoming Scotland is going.
Has any information been gathered to see if there has been an
increase in tourism or expenditure since the events began? All
details you can provide me on this matter would be most helpful
thank you.
Yours faithfully,
John Simpson
Scottish Government
8 May 2009
Dear Mr Simpson
Thankyou for your recent Freedom of Information request about the
Homecoming year. I will be dealing with it and will respond by 3rd June
2009.
Mairi Caldwell
Promotion of Scotland and Tourism Division
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Scottish Government
15 May 2009
Dear Mr Simpson
Thank you for your request dated 5th May 2009 for information on any
increase in tourism or expenditure since the Homecoming year began, under
the Freedom of Information Act (Scotland) 2002 (FOISA). Unfortunately the
information you require will not be available until after the Year of
Homecoming has ended and the evaluation of its impact has been carried
out.
I am sorry we were unable to assist with your enquiry. If you are unhappy
with this response to your request, you may ask us to carry out an
internal review, by writing to Dr Andrew Goudie, Director-General, DG
Economy, Scottish Government, Floor 4N - 08, St Andrews House, Regent
Road, Edinburgh. Your request should explain why you wish a review to be
carried out, and should be made within 40 working days of receipt of this
letter, and we will reply within 20 working days of receipt. If you are
not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to
make a formal complaint to the Scottish Information Commissioner.
Yours sincerely
Mairi Caldwell
Promotion of Scotland and Tourism Division
Europe, External Affairs, and Culture Directorate
Scottish Government
Tel 0131 244 1612
[email address]
Homecoming Scotland 2009: A celebratory Programme of events across
Scotland from 25 January to 30 November 2009. Spread the word and join our
celebrations in 2009 [1]www.homecomingscotland2009.com
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