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Correspondence to and from the Infected Blood Inquiry: FOI release
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Some of the information you have requested is available online at the following weblinks: Correspondence between Sir Brian Langstaff and Paul Gray, Director General https://www.infectedbloodinquiry.org.uk/evidence/letter-chief-executive-nhs-scotland https://www.infectedbloodinquiry.org.uk/sites/default/files/Letter-from-the-Chief-Executive-of-NHS- Scotland.pdf Copies of exhibits regarding records management and National Records of Scotland policies – https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-government-records-management-plan/ https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/publication/2017/11/scottish-government-records-management-plan/documents/00528242-pdf/00528242-pdf/govscot%3Adocument https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/publication/2017/11/scottish-government-records-management-plan/documents/00528240-pdf/00528240-pdf/govscot%3Adocument https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/files//record-keeping/records-policies/NRSGovernmentRecordsCollectionPolicy.pdf https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/files//research/historical-search-room/historical-search-room-information-and-regulations_0.pdf latest Statements of Approach on Anonymity/Redaction, General Restriction Order and Evidence/Written Statements – https://www.infectedbloodinquiry.org.uk/statements-approach Under section 25(1) of FOISA, we do not have to give you information which is already reasonably accessible to you. While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we are unable to provide some of the information you have requested because exemptions under sections 37(1)(b)(i) and (ii) (for purposes of an inquiry), 30(b)(ii) (free and frank exchange of views), 36(2) (actionable breach of confidence) and 38(1)(b) (personal information) of FOISA apply to that information. The reasons why those exemptions applies are explained below. Reasons for not providing information An exemption applies. Exemptions under sections 37(1)(b)(i) and (ii) of FOISA apply to some the information you have requested.