Purpose and reliability of the GERS report

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Kenneth Anderson

Dear Scottish Government,

I am writing to request the following information regarding the annual Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland report.

- What is the purpose of the GERS report and what function does it serve in the day to day running of the Scottish Government?

- Is it true the statistics within GERS are estimated? If so, how are they estimated?

- If the above is true, can GERS be considered a reliable source of information on current Scottish finances?

Yours faithfully,

Kenneth Anderson

Scottish Government

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Reference: FOI/17/00640

 

Dear Mr Anderson

 

Please find attached a formal acknowledgement of your Freedom of
Information request.

 

Yours sincerely

 

Iain Pearce

Economic Statistics 
Office of the Chief Economic Advisor 
Scottish Government

 

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Scottish Government

1 Attachment

FOI/17/00640

 

Dear Mr Anderson

 

Please find attached a response to your Freedom of Information request.

 

Yours sincerely

 

Iain Pearce

Economic Statistics 
Office of the Chief Economic Advisor 
Scottish Government

 

 

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