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Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill information: FOI release

You asked for the following information relates to the Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill: 1. EVIDENCE BASE 1.1 Please provide all written evidence, submissions, reports, research papers, safety data, and statistical analyses that were received by or commissioned by the Scottis...

100 risk cost limit 14 working days legal advice ministers briefings/submissions cost limit review/appeal nhs s.30 public affairs s.38(1) personal data senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2026-05-05
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202600511564

Correspondence from the Directorate for Justice regarding various queries: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about Non-fatal strangulation not being a standalone offence in Scotland, from the last three months? Could you supply any analysis or...

100 risk cost limit 20 working days legal advice ministers briefings/submissions cost limit review/appeal s.30 public affairs s.38(1) personal data s.36(1) confidentiality senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2026-04-23
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202600505829

Baby Box Programme correspondence: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, about the Scottish Baby Box, from the past month.

100 risk partially withheld 14 working days legal advice ministers contracts/procurement briefings/submissions partially withheld review/appeal s.38(1) personal data s.30 public affairs senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2026-03-30
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202600503159

Correspondence regarding Good Food Nation Plan (Scotland) Act 2022: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie or Mairi Gougeon relating to the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022 in the last year. 2. Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie or Mairi Gougeon relating to the Good Food Nation Plan in the last year. 3. Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie or Mairi Goug...

100 risk clarification 32 working days legal advice over deadline ministers briefings/submissions spending s.29(1) policy advice s.30 public affairs s.36(1) confidentiality senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2026-03-10
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202500498540

Communications and information relating to the James Hamilton report and associated published legal advice (case reference number 281/2025): FOI Appeal

Original request - 202400438168 Within the legal advice published by the Scottish Government on the 26th of October 2024, in response to FOI 202400394394, on page 69 the following passage exists: "Thus REDACTED, request that Mr Hamilton be permitted to engage independent legal advice and charge the costs to the Scott...

100 risk cost limit 271 working days private messages legal advice over deadline special advisers ministers briefings/submissions cost limit review/appeal senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2026-03-02
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202400438168 - Appeal

Correspondence regarding United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (UKIMA) for the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

You asked for information relating to discussions with the UK government relating to the application or implications of the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (“UKIMA”) for the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill (“the Bill”).

100 risk partially withheld 24 working days legal advice ministers briefings/submissions partially withheld review/appeal over deadline nhs meetings senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2026-03-02
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202500498378

Immigration-related land use, Equality Act compliance and safeguarding information: FOI Review

Original request 202500486123 1. Immigration-Related Land Use • Recorded information (briefings, board or management papers, correspondence, leases/licences, meeting minutes, internal reports, or ministerial directions) from 1 Jan 2019–present on: • Use, proposed use, or upcoming plans involving forestry or woodland f...

100 risk not held 19 working days legal advice ministers contracts/procurement briefings/submissions not held review/appeal spending s.33(1) commercial senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2026-02-03
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202500489170 Review of 202500486123

Meetings attended by the First Minister at Tartan Week: FOI release

I understand that First Minister John Swinney attended New York City Tartan Week on behalf of the Scottish Government. Please provide me with: 1. A list of meetings attended by the First Minster, along with all other attendees of these meetings. 2. A list of any other meetings attended by Scottish Government official...

100 risk partially withheld 22 working days private messages ministers briefings/submissions partially withheld over deadline s.38(1) personal data s.33(1) commercial s.30 public affairs senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2025-07-21
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202500461357

Consideration of Section 5 FOISA Designation of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities and other bodies: FOI release

1. Has the Scottish Government considered, since 1 January 2020, the designation of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) as a Scottish public authority under section 5 of FOISA? Please provide any internal or external legal advice, ministerial submissions, policy papers, or correspondence on this subje...

98 risk partially withheld 20 working days legal advice ministers briefings/submissions partially withheld review/appeal meetings many attachments senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2025-12-02
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector
Reference: FOI/202500481032

Norwegian Mountain Salmon (NMS) correspondence: EIR release

Disclosure of all recorded information held by the Scottish Government relating to communications with Norwegian Mountain Salmon (NMS) during the period 1 January 2025 to 22 December 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, this request includes, but is not limited to: Emails (including internal and external emails) Letters...

96 risk withheld 24 working days private messages withheld special advisers ministers briefings/submissions over deadline meetings s.39(2) health/safety senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2026-03-04
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector
Reference: EIR/202500499541

Scottish Humanitarian funding: FOI release

“In July 2024, the Scottish Government announced that it was launching a review into "evolving future Scottish Government humanitarian funding mechanisms and processes." - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/07/13/humza-yousaf-scotland-first-minister-snp-250k-gazaunrwa/ Could you supply the current progress on t...

96 risk withheld 20 working days withheld ministers contracts/procurement briefings/submissions review/appeal s.29(1) policy advice s.38(1) personal data meetings senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2025-09-17
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, International, Money and tax
Reference: FOI/202500464114

Football related disorder roundtable documentation: FOI release

1) Minutes from the roundtable on football-related disorder which took place on June 17, 2025. 2) Any ministerial briefings for the event or correspondence relating to it in advance of the roundtable. 3) Any handouts or documents circulated at the meeting.

96 risk withheld 28 working days legal advice withheld ministers over deadline briefings/submissions review/appeal s.38(1) personal data s.30 public affairs senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2025-08-12
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202500471355

Governance, staffing arrangements and performance management of the Techscaler contract: FOI release

I am writing to request information regarding the governance, staffing arrangements, and performance management of the £42 million Techscaler contract. Specifically, I am investigating the circumstances, operational discussions, and secondment arrangements involving Scottish Government personnel transitioning to the de...

94 risk cost limit 21 working days private messages ministers contracts/procurement briefings/submissions cost limit review/appeal s.38(1) personal data s.30 public affairs senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2026-04-22
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202600511129

Habitats Regulations inquires: EIR release

1. “Internal correspondence of any sort (including WhatsApp and text messages) between Special Advisers, Scottish Ministers and Scottish Government (and agency) officials on the political risks associated with the Habitats Regulations provisions of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill, from 1st January 2025 to prese...

94 risk cost limit 21 working days private messages legal advice special advisers ministers cost limit review/appeal over deadline meetings senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2026-02-16
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector
Reference: EIR/202500497206

Transport Scotland - Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services 3 (CHFS3) contract and vessel maintenance: FOI release

Copies of all information held by Transport Scotland relating to vessel maintenance scheduling obligations and timetable planning under the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services 3 (CHFS3) Grant Agreement with CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL).

94 risk cost limit 19 working days ferries ministers contracts/procurement briefings/submissions cost limit review/appeal meetings s.17 not held senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2026-01-28
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport
Reference: FOI/202500490383

President of the United States visit materials: FOI release

1. All correspondence (including Whatsapp, text message, email and postal correspondence) regarding Donald Trump's visit to Scotland at the end of July, between government ministers and government staff and external agencies. 2. All minutes of meetings regarding the visit. 3. All minutes of the meeting between John S...

94 risk cost limit 32 working days private messages over deadline ministers briefings/submissions cost limit review/appeal s.33(1) commercial s.38(1) personal data senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2025-11-20
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202500478083

Meetings between the First Minister and the President of the United States of America: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence relating to both the setting up of and the actual meeting between First Minister John Swinney and US President Donald Trump on 29/07/2025. This may include phone calls, notes, WhatsApp messages, text messages, OneNotes, emails, etc. All relevant documentation relating to both th...

94 risk cost limit 21 working days private messages ministers briefings/submissions cost limit review/appeal s.30 public affairs s.33(1) commercial over deadline senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2025-11-05
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202500477916

NHS Fife employment tribunal communications: FOI release

Please provide me with SG communications which relate to SIC Decision Notice 133/2025. Please provide communications between Caroline Lamb and Neil Gray (and their relevant teams) relating to the Sandie Peggie tribunal. Please provide communications between Carol Potter and Neil Gray (and their relevant teams) relati...

94 risk cost limit 21 working days legal advice ministers briefings/submissions cost limit review/appeal nhs s.30 public affairs s.36(1) confidentiality senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2025-08-28
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202500475506

Contract with Navantia UK Ltd for Fleet Solid Support Ships documentation: FOI release

(1) Communications between the Scottish Government and either the Department for Business and Trade, Navantia UK Ltd, or their representatives regarding planned or ongoing investment and operations at Arnish and Methil shipyards. (2) Communications between the Scottish Government and either the Department for Business...

94 risk cost limit 21 working days ministers contracts/procurement briefings/submissions cost limit review/appeal s.30 public affairs s.33(1) commercial s.38(1) personal data senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2025-08-27
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202500475360

Public investment and policy on alcohol industry and harm: FOI release

Question 1. Grants, Loans, and Other Financial Support to the Alcohol Industry (2010– Present) For all grants, loans, or financial incentives provided by the Scottish Government or its agencies to alcohol-related companies or trade bodies (e.g. whisky producers, brewers, distillers), please provide: Name of recipient...

94 risk cost limit 8 working days lobbying ministers briefings/submissions cost limit review/appeal spending nhs s.17(1) not held senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2025-08-05
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202500472919

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