Scottish Government FOI Index

Meeting between Minister Ivan McKee and Minister Hubert Aiwanger of Bavaria: FOI release

All briefing documents prepared in advance of the meeting between Minister Ivan McKee and Minister Hubert Aiwanger of Bavaria on 13 June 2022, and all minutes/notes/letters of intent arising from the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2024-01-12
Reference: 202200329873
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Jamie Hepburn's meetings: 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: 1a) Jamie Hepburn's meetings with the S...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-01-12
Reference: 202300338456
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Closure of the New School, Butterstone: FOI release

Attached is a redacted memo [dated 2 November 2018] which now needs to be unredacted. I am making a formal request that this information which is in the public interest (as deemed necessary by the Scottish Government) should now be released.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-11
Reference: 202300366583
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity's nature reserve visit and meetings with residents of Isle of Rum: FOI release

Readout from the meetings related to the visit by Ms Slater to the National Nature Reserve and meeting with Rum residents on 12 May 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-11
Reference: 202300359607
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Major NHS service changes: FOI release

Copies of communications that have taken place within the Scottish Government concerning guidance on major NHS service changes in the period January 2022 to date. Copies of any updated written guidance on major NHS service changes. Copies of communications discussing consultation or publication of revised guidance on m...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-01-11
Reference: 202300352575
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Hepatitis C commitment, June to August 2022: FOI release

All correspondence including emails, letters, memos, minutes and briefings relating to the Scottish Government's commitment to eliminate Hepatitis C by 2024 for the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-10
Reference: 202200313660
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence of decision to keep face coverings: FOI release

Details of all correspondence, including emails and notes of meetings, in connection with the decision by the Scottish Government in March 2022 to keep people in the country continue to use face masks despite England opting for the opposite approach, with the exception of some situations. Details of the correspondence ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-10
Reference: 202300339336
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A&E performance in Scotland and elsewhere in UK contained in Ministerial briefing packs: FOI release

Any references to A&E performance in Scotland and elsewhere in the UK contained in Ministerial briefing packs for: FMQs on June 9; June 30; September 22; October 6; October 27; November 3; November 10 Humza Yousaf’s statement on Health and Care Winter Planning on October 4 Urgent Question on Accident and Emergency Wai...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-10
Reference: 202200329616
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information around devices supplied to Ministers: FOI release

Q1. What types of Government supplied devices are used by Government Ministers (including the First Minister) and Cabinet Secretaries? Q2. What applications are allowed to be installed on these devices? For example, Microsoft Word, Scotrail Timetable, Microsoft Outlook & Teams, iMessage or WhatsApp? Q3. What systems ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-10
Reference: 202200329558
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Confirmation of Pfizer vaccine: FOI release

What evidence was provided to the Scottish Government in relation to any change of evidence provided to the United States Food & Drug Administration in 2020 and the testimony provided to the European Union in 2022? Who within Pfizer, or other Covid vaccine providers provided confirmation of the vaccines preventing tran...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200325008
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Investigation regarding allegations of bullying by Fergus Ewing: FOI Release

A copy of all correspondence between the First Minister's office and the FDA union about the investigation and/or report into allegations of bullying by Fergus Ewing while he was a minister.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.36(2) s.34(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200305233
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public Sector

John Swinney's meetings 26 September and 6 October 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 John Swinney's meetings with David Tydeman on September 26, and ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202300338423
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Ivan McKee's meeting from September 23, 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: Ivan McKee's meeting with Daniel Pravee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-08
Reference: 202300338436
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Public sector

SQA appeals 2022: FOI release

In a recent FOI response, the government provided me with a document listing the ‘key points’ of a meeting between the SQA, Scottish Government and Universities Scotland on the 3rd of November 2022. This document states: “Purpose of the meeting was to discuss the difficulties and challenges encountered this year in r...

FOI not held 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-08
Reference: 202300343877
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

John Swinney meetings September 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: 1a) John Swinney's meeting with South Ui...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 87 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.27(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-08
Reference: 202300338415
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings with Victor Madrigal, UN Independent expert on sexual orientation and gender identity: FOI release

All information held relating to meetings held with Ministers or officials in May 2023 with the UN Independent Expert on SOGI, Victor Madrigal, including papers relating to arrangements, briefings, agendas and any handwritten or other notes of discussion at the meetings. Please confirm that this includes a search for a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38 s.38(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300354797
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Alleged ministerial code breach by Jenny Gilruth: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish government, Humza Yousaf and Jenny Gilruth over her allegedly breaching the ministerial code over delaying rail works in her constituency, 2. Has an investigation been started by the First Minister into this incident after he promised to do so on 18 May? 3. If s...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38 s.36 s.30 s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300361845
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise and Ferguson Marine Chair Interview: FOI release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for minister Ivan McKee for his Ferguson Marine Chair Interview meeting on 24 October 2022, and all notes and records of the event. This is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagements. This should include all material prepared for the D...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300338482
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Briefing prepared for the First Minister for her meeting / video conference with the Director General of the BBC: FOI release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for the First Minister for her meeting / video conference with Tim Davie, the Director General of the BBC, on 5 October 2022, and all notes and records of the event.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300338346
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Ben Macpherson's meeting with Shona Robison and COSLA on September 28: 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: Ben Macpherson's meeting with Shona Rob...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300338453
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government special adviser Jeanette Campbell and Angela Constance: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence between Scottish Government special adviser Jeanette Campbell and Angela Constance from 31 March 2023 until present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300359276
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ivan McKee's meeting with Sanjeev Gupta: 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 Ivan McKee's meeting with Sanjeev Gupta on October 7, 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300338445
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Lorna Slater's visit to Rum 12 May 2023: FOI release

Any correspondence, attachments, briefing notes, memos and relevant information concerning Lorna Slater's visit to the Isle of Rum on 12 May. Please include the information on travel arrangements, including the cost of boat hire.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300356316
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to Shirley-Anne Somerville's meetings with Fiona Robertson: 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 Shirley-Anne Somerville's meetings with ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300338467
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Business rates relief to retail, leisure and hospitality businesses in Scotland: FOI release

Retail, leisure and hospitality businesses in England and Wales are receiving 75% business rates relief in the year 2023/24 up to a maximum of £110,000 of relief per business. This was announced in the UK budget in November, and in December by the Welsh Government. How much additional funding was or is to be allocated...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.27(1) s.34(1) s.20 18 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300339424
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

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