Scottish Government FOI Index

Angus Robertson meeting with French journalists: FOI release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson for his meeting with French journalists on 5 October 2022, and all notes and records of this meeting/dinner.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-17
Reference: FOI/202300339802
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Engagement discussing Spiking: FOI release

1. Please provide the dates of all meetings of the ministerial roundtable on spiking. 2. Please provide who was in attendance at each of these meetings and who provide apologies to the meeting. 3. Please provide the agenda, minutes and any supporting papers discussed at these meetings.

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

Published: 2023-02-17
Reference: FOI/202300338809
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme co-ordination: FOI release

Provide the Affordable Housing Supply Programme Co-ordination Group meeting and agendas for all meetings since November 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-17
Reference: FOI/202200332320
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

All internal correspondence regarding FOI 202200313781: FOI release

All internal Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Marine Scotland, and Special Advisers) email correspondence discussing the responses to the previous FOI request FOI/202200313781

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-17
Reference: FOI/202200330326
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Due diligence on Liberty Steel business plan for Dalzell Clydebridge Steelworks: FOI release

Please provide me with a copy of the due diligence carried out by Ernst and Young in 2016 on Liberty’s financial standing and business plan to take over the Dalzell Clydebridge Steelworks.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200320853
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence received regarding South Lanarkshire College: FOI release

"Copies of all correspondence received by the Scottish Government and its ministers in relation to South Lanarkshire College from Jan 1 2022 to October 14 2022".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200324850
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Angus Robertson meeting with French think tanks: FOI release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson for his meeting/dinner with French think tanks on 4 October 2022, and all notes and records of this meeting/dinner...This should include all material prepared for Mr Robertson in preparation for the meeting/din...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202300339801
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Neil Gray meeting with Ukrainian Consul: FOI release

Please supply all items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for minister Neil Gray for his meeting / video conference with the Ukrainian Consul General on 28 October 2022, and all notes and records of this meeting. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagements. https://...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202300339763
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vehicles currently in the fleet: FOI release

Registration number, make and model of all vehicles currently on our fleet and for all vehicles sold between 27/11/2021 and 13/11/2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200331828
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Mairi McAllan MSP meetings: EIR 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: Mairi McAllan's meeting with the Church...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300338446
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Keith Brown, Deputy Leader of the Scottish National Party, 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: Keith Brown's meetings with Scottish Po...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300338448
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A835 Garve Village traffic survey results: EIR release

"How many vehicles were travelling between 41-45mph in the 40mph zone, 46-50mph in the 40mph zone, and over 50mph in the 40mph zone during the October 2022 traffic survey undertaken on the A835 through Garve Village please?"

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300339686
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

George Adam's (SNP) meeting: FOI release

1) 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 meeting: 1a) George Adam's meeting with Daren F...

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

Published: 2023-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200331316
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Grants awarded for Biomass heating systems: EIR release

“I would like to request information relating to Scottish Government grants made for biomass heating between 01/01/2020 and today. In particular I would like to know financial amounts as well as the reason for the grants”.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10

Published: 2023-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300337848
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Appointments to the board of Caledonian MacBrayne: FOI release

1. The appointments policy for the board of David MacBrayne Limited. 2. Documents which suggest or explain why the Scottish Government has again failed to advertise vacancies for that board in the actual Outer Hebrides area. 3. Documents written by civil servants, other officials and/or board members which include any ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.4 s.38(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200332286
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Persimmon Homes regarding planning application ref no. 21/01174/PPM: EIR release

All correspondence between Transport Scotland and Persimmon Homes (or contractors working on their behalf) regarding planning application ref no. 21/01174/PPM on site to the North of Summerlea Rd and West of Snowdon Terr, Seamill, West Kilbride, North Ayrshire.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200333346
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

The report, 'Wrong With The Wind' : EIR release

On 9th November 2022, These Islands published a report - Wrong With The Wind - concerning the Scottish Government's frequently cited statistic that Scotland has 25% of Europe's potential offshore wind resource. Please provide: (1). All internal Scottish Government correspondence (including between Ministers, Civil Serv...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200332823
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Angus Robertson'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) Angus Robertson's meeting with Simon...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-13
Reference: FOI/202300338470
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with Ian Blackford mentioning 'State Pension': FOI release

All Scottish Government correspondence (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers) with Ian Blackford MP (or his staff) mentioning 'State Pension', from 1 January 2022 to date.

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

Published: 2023-02-13
Reference: FOI/202300340265
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence discussing offshore wind with Stephen Flynn: EIR release

All Scottish Government correspondence (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers) with Stephen Flynn MP (or his staff) mentioning "offshore wind," 1st January 2022 - 10th December 2022.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-13
Reference: FOI/202200333878
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Brussels office St Andrews Day celebration: FOI release

1. How much money was spent on the numerous St Andrews Day celebration events at the Scottish Governments Brussels Office. Breakdown of this spend. 2. Itinerary of Neil Gray the minister who attended the events in Brussels Including minutes taken from any meetings he had in Brussels. 3. Itinerary for Neil Gray’s trip t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3 s.38(1) s.38 s.32(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-10
Reference: FOI/202200333610
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A77 Road Inspections: EIR release

An electronic copy of all the road inspections carried out on the A77 between Ballantrae and Girvan in Dec 2022 and Jan 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-09
Reference: FOI/202300337230
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Redress Scheme: FOI release

Any communications in any format between the Deputy First Minister and the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry, or any of its employees, regarding Scotland’s Redress Scheme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-09
Reference: FOI/202200334933
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Occupied Palestinian Territories: FOI release

This Freedom of Information Request has reference to a previous FOI 202200290245 and FOI Review of May 23, 2022 considered by Colin Robertson, Trade And Investment Deliver. Noting that the Review decision was based on information available on May 23, 2022 and stated that “it remains the case that the Minister for Busin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-09
Reference: FOI/202200334471
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Chief Transformation Officer and Liberty Steel Dalzell Limited: FOI release

Any minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, or originating following the meetings between officials and Jeff Kabel, chief transformation officer and Liberty Steel Dalzell Limited.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 162 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-08
Reference: FOI/202200307641
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

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