Scottish Government FOI Index

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...

FOI not held 70 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29 s.17 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

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

M8 inspection/repair records: EIR release

With reference to the M8 eastbound from junction 12 to 11: The record of inspections for the area of the M8 which the incident occurred (between junction 12 and 11, East Bound) for the past 12 months. Records of repairs for the area for the last 12 month. Confirmation of how the area is inspected. Any records of simil...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 8 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202300350591
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

Background information on S6W-11314: FOI release

Please provide all internal memos, advice, procedural notes and other communications prepared in response to question S6W-11314, asked by Gordon MacDonald on 30 September and answered by George Adam on 3 October.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200323491
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications between the Scottish Government’s Freedom of Information team and Michael Matheson: FOI release

Copies of communications between the Scottish Government’s Freedom of Information team and Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport. Please include communications with his office and his Special Advisers, and restrict the search the dates between 4th April 2022 and 15th November 2022

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

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200330329
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Breaches of cross compliance regulations: EIR release

1. Please state how many breaches of the cross compliance regulations have occurred in the last five years for which you hold data (ie from 2017-18 to 2020-21). 2. For each breach, or case of non-compliance, please state the specific requirement breached e.g. SMR 6 or SMR 7. 3. For each SMR 7 breach, please state the...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.11(2) s.34(1) s.20 10 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200308348
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy 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

Kinlochleven hydro-electric plant: correspondence between Scottish Government and the companies of the GFG Alliance: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the companies of the GFG Alliance on the subject of the Kinlochleven hydro-electric plant. The correspondence can be limited to that to/from Ministers and that to/from the Economic Development directorate.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 10 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200315653
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

Correspondence about the Department for Transport's Access for All funding stream: FOI release

Any correspondence between Richard Thomson MP and Transport Scotland , referencing either "Insch", "Stonehaven" or "Inverurie", with reference to grant funding under the Department for Transport's Access for All funding stream, for the next "rail control period" which runs from 2024 to 2029.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202300341855
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

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

Equality Impact Assessment of proposed reductions in hours for ScotRail ticket offices: FOI release

The Equality Impact Assessment carried out in relation to the proposed reductions in hours for ScotRail ticket offices that were subject to public consultation in early 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202300347213
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Shetland telecommunications cable damage: FOI release

All Scottish Government correspondence (Scottish Government Reference: 202200327584, dated 16th November 2022) relating to the damage on the primary telecommunications cable between the Scottish mainland and Shetland (via Orkney) which caused a telecommunications outage on Thursday 20th October 2022.

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

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: FOI/202200331574
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence on the topic of the internal investigation: FOI release

Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and CMAL on the topic of the internal investigation into the procurement of hulls 801 and 802 between September 1, 2022 and to date, including any attachments Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow on the same topic, between...

FOI not held 45 score 84 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(2) s.33(1) s.17

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202300342966
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Shared cycle and pedestrian path on the westbound side of the A898: EIR release

Information relating to the shared cycle and pedestrian path situated adjacent to the A898 on the westbound side of the carriageway, specifically: Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing any risk assessments carried out at the locus between February 2019 to date. Information in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202200331874
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Inspection records for Kingsway, Dundee and surrounding area from Oct 2020-Feb 2023: EIR release

Inspection records for Kingsway, Dundee and the immediate surrounding area from 01.10.20 to present since we have recently received notification of a personal injury claim arising from hole caused by a missing grate/chamber cover within the cycle path at the above location. Street inspection records to include driven s...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.81 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202300345039
Directorate
Topic: 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

Contract tracing staff: FOI release

A copy of all letters which have been sent to public health boards regarding the contact tracing staffs contracts from February the 25th 2022 to present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-05
Reference: 202200293728
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Caledonian Sleeper performance and contracts: FOI release

Communication between the Scottish Government and Serco regarding the termination of Serco's contract to run the Caledonian Sleeper service. Performance figures for the Caledonian Sleeper service over the last 10 years, including % of cancelled or late trains if available, customer satisfaction if available, and any ot...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-05
Reference: 202200323664
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Humza Yousaf'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: Humza Yousaf's meetings with David McCo...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-05
Reference: 202300338463
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence concerning the licensing of grouse shooting: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland concerning the licensing of grouse shooting between 1st January 2021 and 24th February 2023; copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and NatureScot concerning the licensing of grouse shooting between 1st January 2021 a...

FOI withheld 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-05
Reference: 202300345010
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minutes of meetings between the Chief Entrepreneur and SG ministers: FOI release

The minutes of any meetings between the Chief Entrepeneur, Mark Logan, and any Scottish Government Minister since Mr Logan's position within the Scottish Government was announced on 07/07/2022.

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

Published: 2023-12-05
Reference: 202200331930
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Copy of investigation evidence and documentation: EIR release

In your letter of the 6 February on behalf of the Ballyoukan Community Group you made a request for information which we are handling under the EIRs. The other parts of the your letter will be addressed separately under other correspondence. You asked: We request a copy of investigation evidence and documentation. As...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-05
Reference: 202200345100
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

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