Question reference: S6W-18677
- Date lodged: 6 June 2023
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Current status: Answered by Shona Robison on 20 June 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its Medium Term Financial Strategy, published in May 2023, in what ways engagement with stakeholders will "feed into the Budget 2024-25".
Answer
As set out in the Scottish Government’s Framework for Tax, engagement is one of the six principles for good tax policymaking. We already consult widely on tax ahead of each Budget, listening to the views of tax experts, trade unions, anti-poverty campaigners, wider civic society and business organisations before making tax decisions. The Tax Advisory Group will build on this inclusive approach. It will be a key part of achieving our ambitions for Open Government and greater engagement on tax policy, including as part of the policy cycle for Budget 2024-25.