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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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