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Minutes and agendas for the Social Security Programme Board: FOI release
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Response I have attached the agendas that were provided to the Social Security Programme Board over the past year, however, an exemption does apply to some of the information requested (see Annex A). Reasons for not providing information An exemption under section 30(b)(ii) of FOISA (free and frank exchange of views) applies to some of the information requested. This exemption applies because disclosure would, or would be likely to, inhibit substantially the free and frank exchange of views for the purposes of deliberation. This exemption recognises the need for Ministers and officials to have a private space within which to discuss and explore options before the Scottish Government reaches a settled public view. This exemption is subject to the ‘public interest test’.