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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

Data costs incurred by Former Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care of Scotland: FOI Review

Original request 202300384550 Correspondence (including WhatsApps, phone calls, text messages, emails and meetings) related to roaming charges racked up by Michael Matheson.

100 risk partially withheld 37 working days private messages over deadline ministers partially withheld review/appeal s.30 public affairs s.29(1) policy advice s.38(1) personal data senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2024-09-12
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202300389191 Review of 202300384550

Correspondence between Transport Scotland and Scottish Ministers: FOI Review

Original request - 202300364187 Please provide me with all recorded information of correspondence - including but not limited to minutes of meetings, presentations and emails - between Transport Scotland and Scottish Ministers between 1 January 2019 and 30 june 2023 relating to the following A9 dualling sections: A9 ...

100 risk partially withheld 21 working days ministers contracts/procurement briefings/submissions partially withheld review/appeal over deadline meetings many attachments senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2024-09-09
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport
Reference: FOI/202300377919 review of 202300364187

Festivals and cultural funding: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, briefing notes, minutes from meetings, about Lammermuir Festival, from July 1 2023 until the date of this FOI. 2. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, briefing notes, minutes from...

100 risk already published 32 working days over deadline ministers contracts/procurement briefings/submissions spending s.38(1) personal data s.30 public affairs s.29(1) policy advice senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2024-09-05
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202400400844

Correspondence relating to the resignation of Professor Jason Leitch: FOI release

Please provide me with any internal or external correspondence, including any attachments, WhatsApp messages, text messages, instant messaging, memos, OneNotes, minutes, agendas, appendixes or other correspondence, relating to the resignation of Jason Leitch.

100 risk partially withheld 21 working days private messages ministers briefings/submissions partially withheld s.38(1) personal data over deadline meetings many attachments senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2024-04-15
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202400404239

Red Rock Power lobbying: FOI review

You asked for a review of our failure to respond to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for information relating to Red Rock Power Lobbying. You originally asked for: On 21.12.2021 representatives of Red Rock Power met with Michael Matheson. Please could you supply me with all r...

100 risk partially withheld 58 working days over deadline special advisers lobbying ministers contracts/procurement briefings/submissions partially withheld review/appeal senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2024-02-27
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector
Reference: FOI/202200292255 Review of 202200278074

Ferguson Marine meetings attended by Finance Secretary Kate Forbes: FOI release

Information relating to Ferguson Marine meetings attended by Kate Forbes, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy on 17, 25 and 27 August 2021. Who attended these meetings? What were they about? What was discussed? In the meeting on 27 August 2021, did they discuss the resignation of Hair and Mackenzie?

100 risk partially withheld 55 working days ferries over deadline ministers contracts/procurement briefings/submissions partially withheld s.33(1) commercial s.38(1) personal data senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2024-02-20
Directorate
Topic: Public sector
Reference: 202200275543

Uig Triangle Calmac service correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between Ministers of the Scottish Government and business and community groups from the Outer Hebrides regarding CalMac's ferry services o...

100 risk partially withheld 106 working days private messages ferries over deadline ministers briefings/submissions partially withheld s.38(1) personal data meetings senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2024-01-30
Directorate
Topic: Public sector
Reference: 202200305839

Isla Bryson discussions and advice: FOI Review

Details of all discussions, emails and advice given to or including Scottish Ministers in relation to the Isla Bryson case when Scottish Ministers first became aware of the Isla Bryson case

100 risk partially withheld 84 working days legal advice over deadline ministers briefings/submissions partially withheld review/appeal s.38(1) personal data s.29(1) policy advice senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2024-01-22
Directorate
Topic
Reference: FOI/202300351316 Review of 202300340507 and 202300347230

Noise guidance for onshore wind turbines: EIR release

Information with regard to the publication: ‘A review of noise guidance for onshore wind turbines’: Please can you supply me with the date members of the Scottish Parliament and civil servants were first informed of the publication of the WSP Report - ‘A review of noise guidance for onshore wind turbines’? Please can ...

100 risk partially withheld 25 working days legal advice ministers over deadline briefings/submissions partially withheld review/appeal meetings many attachments senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2024-01-04
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector
Reference: 202300351324

Correspondence in relation to the early cancellation of Abellio's contract to run ScotRail: FOI release

Correspondence and minutes of meetings between ScotRail senior management, Abellio, Transport Scotland, Transport Secretary Michael Matheson between October and December 2019 in relation to the early cancellation of Abellio's contract to run ScotRail. Correspondence and minutes of meetings between the same partners bet...

100 risk partially withheld 277 working days private messages over deadline ministers contracts/procurement partially withheld s.30 public affairs s.33(1) commercial s.38(1) personal data senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2023-12-22
Directorate
Topic: Public sector
Reference: 202200299631

Valneva plant in Livingston: FOI release

All the correspondence and any other messages - email, letter, WhatsApp, text and any other form of communication - between the Scottish Government, including the First Minister's office (including civil servants and special advisers) and Valneva, or any other company or agency involved, on the First Minister's visit t...

100 risk partially withheld 23 working days private messages special advisers ministers partially withheld over deadline s.33(1) commercial s.38(1) personal data many attachments senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2023-12-21
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector
Reference: 202200292252

Correspondence with residents effected by Storm Arwen: FOI release

How many residents affected by Storm Arwen were contacted by the Scottish Government for the purpose of conducting its Storm Arwen review. Please provide the number of residents contacted between 26 November 2021 and 27 January 2022. All correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers and residents affected by Sto...

100 risk partially withheld 35 working days private messages over deadline ministers briefings/submissions partially withheld review/appeal meetings many attachments senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2023-12-20
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Public sector
Reference: 202200276452

National Farmers Union of Scotland and gene editing: EIR release

Correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon MSP, any other Scottish Government representatives and the National Farmers Union of Scotland, the Ros...

100 risk cost limit 37 working days private messages over deadline ministers briefings/submissions cost limit review/appeal meetings many attachments senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2023-12-20
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector
Reference: 202200280877

Proposed provision of complementary airline tickets or rail travel for Ukrainian citizens: FOI release

Any and all correspondence between Transport Scotland (including any staff member) and: any Member of Parliament, Member of the Scottish Parliament, Member of the Welsh Assembly, Member of the London Assembly, or other elected representative within the United Kingdom; any train operating company within the United King...

100 risk partially withheld 27 working days ministers contracts/procurement over deadline partially withheld s.33(1) commercial s.38(1) personal data meetings many attachments senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2023-12-19
Directorate
Topic: Public sector
Reference: 202200288287

Correspondence between Scottish Forestry and the Scottish Government regarding the 2022-23 budget: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between Scottish Forestry and the Scottish Government regarding the 2022-23 Scottish Government budget, limited to correspondence dates be...

100 risk partially withheld 37 working days private messages over deadline ministers briefings/submissions partially withheld review/appeal spending s.29(1) policy advice senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2023-12-12
Directorate
Topic: Public sector
Reference: 202200285844

First Minister's advice and statement regarding handling of harassment: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s review of Alex Salmond’s submission to the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints Committee where he identified 46 documents that were inappropriately withheld during the civil and criminal cases that had subsequently been passed to the Committee by the Scottish Government. The ...

100 risk withheld 536 working days legal advice withheld over deadline ministers briefings/submissions review/appeal s.30 public affairs s.36(1) confidentiality senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2023-12-11
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector
Reference: 202100170091

Non-disclosure agreements signed by former Ferguson Marine workers: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government communications staff, government ministers and special advisers in February 2020 on media enquiries regarding non-disclosure agreements signed by former workers at the Ferguson Marine shipyard.

100 risk partially withheld 28 working days ferries special advisers ministers over deadline briefings/submissions partially withheld s.30 public affairs s.38(1) personal data senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2023-12-08
Directorate
Topic: Public sector
Reference: 202200298010

Meetings of the Transport Minister in August 2022: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: Jenny Gilruth's meeting with CMAL on Au...

100 risk not held 56 working days ferries over deadline ministers briefings/submissions not held s.29 policy advice s.38(1) personal data meetings senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2023-12-07
Directorate
Topic: Public sector
Reference: 202200331302

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

Communications between First Minister and investment firm Baillie Gifford: FOI release

Any emails, texts, WhatsApp’s, minutes of meetings or other communications received or sent by the first minister, Rt Hon Humza Yousaf MSP, which mention the investment firm, Baillie Gifford from the start of July this year.

98 risk partially withheld 21 working days private messages ministers briefings/submissions partially withheld over deadline meetings many attachments senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2024-02-06
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202300385292

Briefing notes for Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and Just Transition Committee: EIR release

All briefing notes that were provided to Máiri McAllan, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and Just Transition, in advance of her appearance before the Committee for Net Zero, Energy and Transport on 27 June. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmen...

98 risk partially withheld 21 working days ferries ministers briefings/submissions partially withheld over deadline many attachments s.39(2) health/safety senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2024-01-15
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector
Reference: 202300363841

Reports or briefings issued or submitted to ministers that would fall within 'Project Chestnut': FOI release

Any reports or briefings issued or submitted to ministers that would fall within 'Project Chestnut'.

98 risk partially withheld 22 working days ferries ministers briefings/submissions partially withheld review/appeal over deadline many attachments senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2024-01-11
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector
Reference: 202300363664

Correspondence received by Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon MSP regarding ‘fertiliser’ and the ‘price of fertiliser’: EIR release

All correspondence received by Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon MSP regarding ‘price of fertiliser’, ‘shortages of fertiliser’, ‘price of ammonium nitrate fertiliser’, and ‘shortages of ammonium nitrate fertiliser’ between 8 May 2021 and 16 March 2022 including, emails, Whatsapp messages and meeting minutes. As the inf...

98 risk partially withheld 17 working days private messages ministers partially withheld review/appeal meetings many attachments s.39(2) health/safety senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2023-12-19
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector
Reference: 202200288436

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

Queries regarding access to secretariat members email accounts: FOI Review

Original request 202400444352 In the court of session ruling from case XA10/23, the court ruling states: "In this connection it is notable that in their written submissions the Ministers accept that they (or their officials) could gain access to the information. They acknowledge that some of the email accounts of sec...

96 risk withheld 10 working days legal advice withheld special advisers ministers briefings/submissions review/appeal s.38(1) personal data s.36(1) confidentiality senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2025-03-25
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202500449874 Review of 202400444352

Logistics of retrieving the former First Minister’s body: FOI Review

Original request 202400437221 1. A copy of all dialogue between the Scottish Government and UK Government about the logistics of retrieving the former First Minister’s body. 2. A copy of the message or notification the Scottish Government received that a private citizen would be providing the transport. 3. The total...

96 risk partially withheld 13 working days private messages ministers partially withheld review/appeal many attachments s.17(1) not held senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2025-01-17
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202400442475 Review of 202400437221

BBC Scotland's The Sunday Show - Deputy First Minister's interview 19th November 2023: FOI release

All emails, correspondence, WhatsApp messages, text messages and notes in relation to the Deputy First Minister's interview appearance and subsequent cancellation for BBC Scotland's The Sunday Show episode of Sunday 19 November.

96 risk partially withheld 21 working days private messages ministers partially withheld s.38(1) personal data over deadline many attachments senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2024-07-18
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202300385699

Fundamental rights to air weapon owners: FOI review

I understand your frustration and disappointment with your application result for CashBack Phase 6. I can reassure you that this is no reflection on Achieve More Scotland’s current project work in Phase 5 or your wider community work which is highly regarded and successful. I understand that you are not satisfied with...

96 risk partially withheld 13 working days ministers contracts/procurement partially withheld review/appeal meetings many attachments senior people sensitive topic communications documents withholding review delay

Published: 2024-01-17
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector
Reference: FOI/202300344836 Review of 202300337177

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

Legal advice given to the Scottish Government/ministers in reference to The Scottish Ministers v The Scottish Information Commissioner: FOI release

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 Scottish Government was set out in an ...

94 risk cost limit 36 working days private messages legal advice over deadline special advisers ministers briefings/submissions cost limit review/appeal senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2025-03-25
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202400438168

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

HMP Glasgow information: FOI release

1. The first draft of the letter the Cabinet Secretary for Justice & Home Affairs sent to the Criminal Justice Committee on 5 February 2025 regarding an update on the proposed HMP Glasgow and all subsequent edits, amendments and comments suggested by officials, special advisers and ministers before the final version wa...

94 risk cost limit 20 working days special advisers ministers contracts/procurement briefings/submissions cost limit review/appeal s.30 public affairs s.33(1) commercial senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2025-03-21
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202500451844

Correspondence regarding the death of former First Minister: FOI release

I would like to request all the following information relating to the death of former First Minister Alex Salmond 1. All emails, texts, WhatsApps and minutes between officials and ministers discussing the death of Mr Salmond. 2. All correspondence on email, text, WhatsApp or Teams of the discussions between UK Govt a...

94 risk cost limit 39 working days private messages legal advice over deadline ministers cost limit review/appeal s.30 public affairs s.36(1) confidentiality senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2025-01-17
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector
Reference: FOI/202400436889

Ministerial code breach correspondence: FOI release

1. Could you supply all internal correspondence held surrounding the release of the government's James Hamilton legal advice? 2. Could you supply all documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, policy notes, about launching a new inquiry ...

94 risk cost limit 21 working days legal advice ministers briefings/submissions cost limit review/appeal s.30 public affairs over deadline meetings senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2024-12-23
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills
Reference: FOI/202400440417

Bus Partnership Fund and Fair Fares: EIR release

1. Out of the £500m bus partnership fund how much of it was spent/handed out, with a breakdown of this? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by Transport Scotland about the decision to pause the partnership fund, including correspondence sent and received, including internal, minutes/notes from meetings, policy ...

94 risk cost limit 17 working days private messages ferries lobbying ministers briefings/submissions cost limit review/appeal spending senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2024-10-22
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport
Reference: FOI/202400432144

Euro Fund irregularities, wage rises for Civil Servants and VisitScotland correspondence: FOI release

1. How much money has the Scottish Government lost over Euro Fund irregularities? Could you break this down by year and why the money was lost? -As shown here: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23947210.scotgov-loses-50m-public-moneyeuro-fund-irregularities/ 2. How much is the Scottish Government set to spend on wag...

94 risk cost limit 20 working days ministers contracts/procurement briefings/submissions cost limit review/appeal spending s.30 public affairs s.33(1) commercial senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2024-09-04
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Economy, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills
Reference: FOI/202400415749

Cass Review and Patrick Harvie's appearance on BBC Scotland's Sunday Show: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government on the Cass review. Can you release briefings, papers, notes on the review? Can you also release any correspondence involving ministers and officials relating to the review? More widely, can you release any correspondence involving ministers and officials relating to Pat...

94 risk cost limit 23 working days private messages ministers briefings/submissions cost limit review/appeal over deadline s.29(1) policy advice s.30(1) public affairs senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2024-09-04
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202400411612

Stewart Milne Group housebuilders, greyhound ban, holiday homes council tax, alcohol levy and Middle East Eye interview: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent about Stewart Milne Group housebuilders, including internally, briefings and minutes from any meetings about the company, from between November 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All briefings and analysis produced by or for the Scottish Government about the ban on greyhound ra...

94 risk cost limit 73 working days legal advice over deadline ministers briefings/submissions cost limit review/appeal s.29(1) policy advice s.30 public affairs senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2024-09-03
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Economy, Housing, International, +1 more … Public sector
Reference: FOI/202400402718

Tartan Week/Scotland Week celebrations in the USA: FOI release

(1) Can you share any briefings prepared for Angus Robertson and Scottish Government officials? (2) Can you release the names and job titles of all ministers, civil servants, special advisers and others who attended events? (3) Can you detail the cost of the travel and accommodation for each individual? (4) Can you ...

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

Published: 2024-09-02
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202400409106

Scottish National Investment Bank employees and lack of advisory board: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, notes and minutes from meetings, and briefings written about the Scottish National Investment Bank and its lack of advisory board and its profit and losses, from between October 1 2023 and the date of this FOI? 2...

94 risk cost limit 21 working days legal advice ministers briefings/submissions cost limit review/appeal s.29(1) policy advice s.30 public affairs s.36(1) confidentiality senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2024-09-02
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202400409594

Scottish Artificial Intelligence (AI) register, National Strategy for Economic Transformation and the Hate Hurts video: FOI release

1. All discussions and analysis written by the Scottish Government about the decision to become the first part of the UK to make it mandatory to register any use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the public sector. -The full cost of creating the Scottish AI register, with full breakdown of this. 2. All discussion...

94 risk cost limit 21 working days legal advice ministers contracts/procurement briefings/submissions cost limit review/appeal s.38(1) personal data s.29(1) policy advice senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2024-08-30
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Communities and third sector, Economy, +1 more … Public sector
Reference: FOI/202400408520

Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) information: FOI release

1. How much money has been spent on the Scottish Government looking into the reform of the public sector equality duty over the last ten years, with a breakdown of each year and what the money has been spent on? 2. How many consultations has the government published about this topic and similar policies on reform of t...

94 risk cost limit 11 working days legal advice ministers briefings/submissions cost limit review/appeal s.38(1) personal data s.30 public affairs s.36(1) confidentiality senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2024-08-15
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202300387210

Minutes of Former First Minister's meetings: FOI release

Please provide the following information: Copies of all the minutes for the 28 meetings referenced in the response to FOI request 202300373908 (all meetings attended by the First Minister between 1st July and 30th August). Copies of all the minutes of meetings attended by the First Minister between 1st September and p...

94 risk cost limit 20 working days ministers contracts/procurement cost limit review/appeal s.30 public affairs s.33 commercial s.38(1) personal data s.33(1) commercial senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2024-08-13
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202300376635

Accountant in Bankruptcy spend on external legal advice: FOI release

The total spend, broken down by financial or calendar year, on external legal advice since April 1, 2020. (i.e. 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23 to date) 1a) Please break this down by the list of associated cases or disputes, and their individual cost. 1b) If possible, please provide the final settlement or damages or other...

94 risk cost limit 32 working days legal advice over deadline ministers contracts/procurement cost limit review/appeal spending s.33(1) commercial senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2024-08-12
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202200332510

Scottish Covid Inquiry cost: FOI release

1. How much money has the Scottish Covid Inquiry cost so far, with a breakdown of these costs? 2. How much of the £10m Long Covid fund introduced by the Scottish Government has been spent and a breakdown of where it has been spent? 3. How many of Humza Yousaf's cabinet have WhatsApp downloaded on their government iss...

94 risk cost limit 22 working days private messages ministers briefings/submissions cost limit review/appeal spending nhs over deadline senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2024-02-13
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector
Reference: FOI/202400392301

Correspondence relating to handling of FOI request 202200283593: FOI release

All the information originally requested under case number 202200283593 to be provided. I would also like to request copies of all government correspondence relating to handling of freedom of information request number 202200283593. The information requested under FOI 202200283593 was: A copy of all (a) correspondenc...

94 risk cost limit 75 working days over deadline ministers contracts/procurement cost limit review/appeal s.38(1) personal data s.29(1) policy advice meetings senior people sensitive topic communications withholding review delay

Published: 2024-02-05
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector
Reference: 202200305631

Children's health and wellbeing census: FOI release

You asked for correspondence between the Scottish government and Councils on the census matter between those December 2021 and 24 March 2022. You asked for an unredacted copy of Annex A of FOI 202100260600 https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202100260600/ as the response to this FOI had been heavily redacted. The S30...

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

Published: 2023-11-28
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector
Reference: 202200299353

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