Scottish Government FOI Index

Education reform meeting minutes: FOI Review

Original request - 202200321549 Minutes and materials related to the Education Reform Programme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 160 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-06-13
Reference: FOI/202200326429 Review of 202200321549
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Minister meetings with Fergus Marine and Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd: FOI release

Any Cabinet Meeting of Scottish Ministers between the dates of 1 July 2015 and 16 October 2015 and the agenda for those cabinet meetings. Meetings that took place between the Scottish Government and Fergus Marine between the dates of 1 July 2015 and 16 October 2015, who was in attendance at those meetings and any minut...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.30 s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2023-06-08
Reference: FOI/202200291008
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson's trip to Tartan Week: FOI release

Full expenses and costs of Angus Robertson trip to USA for Tartan Week. How many civil servants went with him, what are their jobs titles and expenses for them? Itinerary for Mr Robertson when he was in USA and minutes of the meetings he held there. What hotels did Mr Robertson stay in and how did he get to and from Am...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.27(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-05-23
Reference: FOI/202300352406
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Edinburgh Zoo Pandas return to China: EIR release

Any communications, including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, related to the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo and plans to return them to China since the start of 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-05-17
Reference: FOI/202300351147
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme - Concerns for small producers: 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 Lorna Slater's meeting on DRS concerns with small producers.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-05-10
Reference: FOI/202300343220
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Crime Recording Board: FOI release

In regards to the Scottish Crime Recording Board, you asked for copies of all internal and external correspondence and information held (minutes, notes, briefing etc.) in relation to the recording of sex and gender in crime statistics.

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

Published: 2023-05-09
Reference: FOI/202300340805
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Cladding Stakeholder Group information: FOI release

Information on the Cladding Stakeholder Group, specifically: 1. All monthly agendas and minutes, since the Group was formed. 2. The full membership list of the Group, including any historical membership lists where members have left/joined. 3. The terms of reference for the group. 4. Any documents produced by the S...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-05-04
Reference: FOI/202200313906
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Scottish Prison Services relating to Transgender Prisoners: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Prison Service in January 2023 relating to transgender prisoners. This could include but not limited to emails, briefing notes, text messages, WhatsApp messages and meeting minutes.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 67 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-05-04
Reference: FOI/202300340666
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Housing to 2040 Strategic Board meeting March 2023: FOI release

You asked for the Housing to 2040 Strategic Board terms of reference, membership, and the agenda and draft minutes for the March 2023 meeting, and to also provide notes recorded by the government, including onenote memos taken at the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.27 s.27(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-05-03
Reference: FOI/202300349465
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills meetings with external stakeholders: 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 meeting with ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-04-20
Reference: FOI/202300338466
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Flood Risk Management Working Group meeting minutes: EIR release

All minutes of meetings of COSLA and the Scottish Government's flood risk management working group since it was established last year.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-04-20
Reference: FOI/202300338730
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Chief Veterinary Officer visits to salmon farms: EIR release

I would like to receive all records of Chief Veterinary Officer Sheila Voas’s visits in her capacity as Chair of Farmed Fish Health Framework to all salmon farms she has visited. She claims to have paid unannounced visits to salmon farms, I would like corroborated evidence of this please. I would also like to receive ...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.10 2 attachments

Published: 2023-04-17
Reference: FOI/202200325943
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Council bin strikes during August 2022: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between ministers and special advisors regarding the Council bin strikes during August 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-04-17
Reference: FOI/202200317862
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise specific meetings correspondence: 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 meetings: 1a) Ivan McKee's meeting with Mubadal...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-04-13
Reference: FOI/202200322000
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy meetings 2022: 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 meetings: 1a) Kate Forbes' meeting with David ...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 115 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings 4 attachments

Published: 2023-04-12
Reference: FOI/202200325495
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

MSP Keith Brown's meeting with Police Scotland: 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 meeting: Keith Brown's meeting with Police Scotlan...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-04-05
Reference: FOI/202200331304
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Education Council meetings: FOI release

Information on: How many times the Scottish Education Council has met since reconvening after the COVID-19 pandemic? Copies of the minutes of any meetings post 2019, including information on who attended them and where they were held. Why the above minutes have not been published? Whether the Council has considered th...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2023-04-05
Reference: FOI/202300345683
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Deputy First Minister John Swinney meetings: 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 meetings: 1a) John Swinney's meeting with Ross...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2023-03-31
Reference: FOI/202200331319
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Michael Matheson'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) Michael Matheson's meeting with Petr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 82 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-03-30
Reference: FOI/202200331325
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meta data request regarding FOI 202200299795: FOI release

The following information under FOISA as it relates to FOI request 202200299795. 1) Any and all correspondence within the Scottish Government, in particular including special advisers, relating to the above request. For clarity, the correspondence should include - but not be limited to - emails, WhatsApp messages and p...

FOI not held 70 score 85 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers meetings whatsapp s.2 s.17 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-28
Reference: FOI/202200330635
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Strategic Network Planning Group: FOI release

a copy of the minutes from the Strategic Network’s Service Planning Group meeting on the 14th April 2022 a copy of the minutes from the Strategic Network’s Strategic Oversight Board meeting on 3rd May 2022 a copy of any internal correspondence, between 14th April and 28th April 2022 in regards to applications made by H...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-24
Reference: FOI/202200320641
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister meetings with BlackRock and RBS: FOI release

Information relating to four specific meetings as outlined below: "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 ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25 s.31 s.30 s.33 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-22
Reference: FOI/202300338444
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, International, Public sector

Information regarding meetings with Liberty One Communications LTD: FOI release

Scottish Government to provide minutes or any other information you may have regarding what was discussed in these meetings: 24/03/2022 with Liberty One Communications Ltd

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-20
Reference: FOI/202300344894
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Priority Marine Features and Highly Protected Marine Areas information: EIR release

The following information updates and confirmation regarding; PMF management measures: 1. Whether you have received advice (location, extent and condition of the 11 species of PMF's being considered as part of the PMF management measures) from NatureScot and if so please can you supply copies of that advice. 2. What pr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.4 s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-13
Reference: FOI/202200274123
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Deputy First Minister meetings with the Scottish Government Unicorn Steering Group: 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 meetings: 1a) John Swinney's meetings with the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.17 s.3(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-10
Reference: FOI/202300338413
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

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