Scottish Government FOI Index

Deputy First Minister's meeting/video conference with John Glen MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury: FOI release

Please supply all items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for the Deputy First Minister for his meeting/video conference with John Glen MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, on 27 October 2022, and all notes and records of the event. This is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagem...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202300338350
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications correspondence on Greensill Capital and others: FOI release

Any internal or external correspondence between the Communications department, senior civil servants, ministers, and/or Special Advisers discussing media requests for comment or interview around issues relating to GFG Alliance, Sanjeev Gupta, Dalzell steelworks, or Greensill Capital, from April 1, 2022, to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200321975
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic

Guidance on non-departmental bodies, advisory bodies, working groups, and commissions: FOI release

Any Scottish Government documents that offer guidance in setting up: non-departmental public bodies working groups commissions any bodies that contain members paid to advise the Scottish Government

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200330276
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

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.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 8 attachments

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

All meetings in which Ross Greer MSP and John Swinney MSP were present since January 1, 2022: FOI release

Information relating to all meetings held in which Ross Greer MSP and John Swinney MSP were present since January 1, 2022, including, dates, times, locations, minutes and actions resulting from the meeting. Please exclude all Scottish Parliament committee meetings and meetings of the whole Scottish Parliament.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28 s.29 s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200328720
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings with John Swinney in September and 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 the following meetings: John Swinney's meeting with Simon Clark...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202300338428
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communication regarding NHS Scotland Trans Healthcare Pathway: FOI release

Copies of any communication to/from the Chief Medical Officer or office thereof within the Scottish Government in relation to the document "NHS Scotland Trans Healthcare Pathway" submitted to the Chief Medical Officer by NHS National Services Scotland, and any communication with NHS National Services Scotland from/to t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) s.1(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.29 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202300359040
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Attendees and details of Director-General Corporate meetings regarding Covid-19 Inquiry: FOI release

1. All meetings between any current or former Scottish Minister and the Director-General Corporate of the Scottish Government regarding the Covid Inquiry, the Scottish Government’s Record/Information Management Policy or the mobile messaging apps - usage and policy guidance (including any draft versions of that policy)...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: FOI/202300383319
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Ministers and Heathrow Airport: FOI release

On what dates have ministers met Heathrow Airport since 23 September 2021? Please provide a copy of the minutes of these and any other documents or correspondence since that date relating to Heathrow Airport, including internal discussions.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.25(1) s.13T 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200329883
Directorate
Topic

Correspondence regarding case handling and the application of "quality assurance" processes, relating to previous FOI: FOI release

Any correspondence or communications, including but not limited to case handling and the application of "quality assurance" processes, relating to my Freedom of Information request first made on December 17 2022, and subsequent requests for responses on March 12 and March 28 (your ref: 202200334750).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.27 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202300352737
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Canals pay deal: FOI release

Whether I would be eligible to receive backdated pay through the Scottish Canals' pay deal. A copy of the pay deal agreement that the Scottish government have approved.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202300346451
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding the appointment of a Women's Health Champion: FOI release

Any and all correspondence, emails and minutes from August 2021 until 15 September 2022 in relation to the appointment of a Women’s Health Champion as part of the Women’s Health Plan published in August 2021.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200320730
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Deputy First Minister statement on COVID-19 Inquiry: FOI release

All correspondence, briefings, question and answer preparation and notes provided to Shona Robinson in preparation for the ministerial statement on October 31 2023 entitled: Covid-19 Inquiries (Scottish Government's provision of information).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: FOI/202300383809
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Emergency Budget Review discussions: FOI release

Please provide a copy of all documents which discuss the rail fare freeze to March 2023, including all correspondence involving ministers and the media office and correspondence with ScotRail or Transport Scotland. Please provide a copy of all documents in the last six months which discuss the Youth Music Initiative, i...

FOI cost limit 70 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200320901
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information regarding incidents of people returning to Scotland having had surgery in another country (outside the UK) then developing complications or dying: FOI release

All information (eg, internal correspondence, memos, bulletins, correspondence with partner agencies) from the past two years about incidents of people returning to Scotland having had surgery in another country (outside the UK) then developing complications or dying, potentially as a result of the surgery. You also a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200330385
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Risk log for Project Lavender and associated updates: FOI release

For the calendar year 2021 and 2022, the risk log for Project Lavender and any associated updates.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.20 6 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200318539
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Shirley-Anne Somerville's meetings July 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.) Shirley-Anne Somerville's meeting ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38 s.34(1) s.1B s.38(1)B s.30 s.20 14 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200331294
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Chris Gibb and Jenny Gilruth/Michael Matheson: FOI release

All correspondence within the year 2022 between Mr Chris Gibb of Scottish Rail Holdings and ministers Jenny Gilruth and/or Michael Matheson (including their officials) regarding Mr Gibb's potential or actual resignation.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 84 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202300338517
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Transport engagements around ferries: 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 Se...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17 s.25(1) s.30 s.38 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202300338464
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

WhatsApp retention policy: FOI release

1. All government correspondence sent to civil servants and other related staff regarding the retention of WhatsApp messages. To be more specific, correspondence can include any internal emails or messages or other forms of communication that were put out to civil servants, Ministers and other related staff to explain ...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.30 s.37(1) s.21 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: FOI/202300382735
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence and minutes regarding Jenny Gilruth and the Islay Ferry Committee: FOI release

All emails received by Jenny Gilruth’s office that mention the Islay Ferry Committee between 13 January and 13 February 2023. All emails received by Jenny Gilruth’s office that mention the Islay Ferry Committee between 14 February and 21 February 2023. The briefing document received by Jenny Gilruth MSP before meeting ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38 s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202300343369
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Jenny Gilruth's meeting with SNP/Green MSPs: 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 SNP/Green ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 97 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202300338458
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Covid-19 Inquiry Response Team: FOI release

1. The date on which the Response Team was established and the Minister responsible for its work. 2. The number of civil servants working within the Response Team, broken down by civil service grade. 3. The dates on which members of the Response Team have met with lawyers from a) the UK Covid Inquiry and b) the Scott...

FOI withheld 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.30 s.37(1)

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: FOI/202300383807
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence on Interpol Glasgow Conference: FOI release

I am looking for emails, notes, emails, discussions and all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Westminster on the Interpol Glasgow Conference under the FOI legislation? We have interpreted this to mean that you have asked for communications between Scottish Government and the UK Government on the INTER...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.27(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.3(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: FOI/202300360218
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Meetings attended by Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth that discussed the National Conversation into the future of rail services: FOI release

A list of meetings attended by the Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth that discussed the National Conversation into the future of rail services. Other details being sought include: Pre-meeting briefings Agendas of any meetings Venue Minutes or notes of any meetings Any post meeting action points.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 81 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.3(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202300342360
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

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