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The RSE provides independent and authoritative evidence to help inform public policy decisions and legislation. Using the wide-ranging expertise of our Fellowship, we provide advice across important national and global issues. Our contributions support policymakers in the Scottish and UK parliaments and governments.
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Access to early stage finance in Scotland
Read MoreThe RSE’s response to the British Business Bank (BBB) on their call for evidence around access to early-stage finance in Scotland.
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Scotland and the shared prosperity fund
Read MoreThe RSE has submitted a response to the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee inquiry on Scotland and the Shared Prosperity Fund. This follows previous engagement with the Scottish Government on the future of the fund in Scotland, and a response to the Scottish Parliament Finance and Constitution Committee. The response reiterates recommendations previously made by […]
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Impact of Covid-19 on public finances and the fiscal framework
Read MoreThe RSE response to the Scottish Parliament Finance and Constitution Committee’s Impact of COVID-19 on Public Finances and the Fiscal Framework inquiry.
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Review of economic impact of Scotland’s colleges
Read MoreThe Chief Executive of the RSE, Dr Rebekah Widdowfield, has written to Audrey Cumberford and Dr Paul Little in response to their review into the economic impact of Scotland’s colleges.
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Sir Anton Muscatelli review into economic impact of Scottish universities
Read MoreThe RSE has provided a response to a call for evidence from Sir Anton Muscatelli into his review of the role Scottish universities play in working with industry in stimulating inclusive growth.
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Devolved taxes: A policy framework
Read MoreThe RSE has responded to the Scottish Government consultation on a Policy Framework for Devolved Taxes.
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Funding of EU structural fund priorities in Scotland post-Brexit
Read MoreThe RSE has responded to the Scottish Parliament’s Finance and Constitution Committee on their Inquiry into the Funding of EU Structural Funds Post-Brexit.
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Response to shortage occupation list
Read MoreThe RSE General Secretary, Dr Alison Elliot, has written to Professor Alan Manning, Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee, in response to the call for evidence on the Shortage Occupation List. RSE open letter: Response to Shortage Occupation List (291KB, PDF) Open letter Dear Professor Manning, The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) welcomes the Call […]
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Competitive and fair taxation
Read MoreThe RSE has submitted evidence to the Independent Commission on Competitive and Fair Taxation.








