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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

Information regarding the Ministerial Statement: Legal Advice Relating to Scottish Information Commissioner Decision: FOI Review

Original request 202400445432 1) All briefing notes provided to ministers (e.g. John Swinney, Jamie Hepburn) in preparation of the statement to the Scottish Parliament on the 29th of October: Ministerial Statement: Legal Advice Relating to Scottish Information Commissioner Decision by civil servants, SPADs and anyone ...

100 risk partially withheld 2 working days private messages legal advice special advisers ministers briefings/submissions partially withheld review/appeal s.38(1) personal data senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2025-03-25
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202500452157 Review of 202400445432

Documentation relating to early prisoner release scheme; Solicitors Bar Association correspondence and information on reimbursement of remuneration to a former Sheriff: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government about the prisoner early release scheme, including correspondence sent to and from the government, including internal, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, from the last month (Dec 19 to Jan 19)? 2. Is the Scottish Government seeking...

100 risk partially withheld 23 working days legal advice ministers briefings/submissions partially withheld over deadline spending s.36(1) confidentiality s.38(1) personal data senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2025-03-04
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202500449152

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

Documentation regarding public contracts signed with Fujitsu: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis undertaken by or for the Scottish Government, about public contracts signed with Fujitsu between January 1 2024 and March 1 2024.

98 risk released 21 working days ministers contracts/procurement briefings/submissions s.33(1) commercial over deadline meetings many attachments senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2025-01-20
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills
Reference: FOI/202400441621

Former Director General for Education and Justice WhatsApp messages during Covid-19 pandemic: FOI release

I wish to make a Freedom of Information Request for the following individuals WhatsApp messages from the Covid 19 pandemic. Paul Johnston.

94 risk partially withheld 21 working days private messages ministers partially withheld over deadline many attachments senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2025-03-25
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202400439469