FOI/202500458276 · FOI · partially withheld
Briefing materials prepared for the former Minister for Climate Action for the “Supporting Households with Cost of Living” debate: FOI release
Information requested
All briefing materials prepared for Gillian Martin ahead of the “Supporting Households with Cost of Living” debate held on 11 March 2025 in the Scottish Parliament.
Response
While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we are unable to provide a small amount of the information you have requested because exemptions have been applied under:
Section s.29(1)(a) – formulation or development of government policy; Section s.29(1)(b) – Ministerial communications; and Section s.30(b)(i) – free and frank advice. Section s.38 (1)(b) – personal information;
The reasons for withholding this information is explained in more detail in the attached Annex A. The briefing pack is provided as Annex B to this response letter.
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Response While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we are unable to provide a small amount of the information you have requested because exemptions have been applied under: Section s.29(1)(a) – formulation or development of government policy; Section s.29(1)(b) – Ministerial communications; and Section s.30(b)(i) – free and frank advice. Section s.38 (1)(b) – personal information; The reasons for withholding this information is explained in more detail in the attached Annex A.