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Date of release

Summary

September 2005

Information relating to the transfer of housing by Scottish Borders Council to Scottish Borders Housing Association

September 2005

Documentation relating to all meetings held in 2005 on the Fresh Talent Initiative by the Scottish Executive's Finance and Central Services Department

September 2005

Copy of the successful tender document for the 'Positive Behaviour in the Early Years Project'

Background Information can be found at:
www.scotland.gov.uk/library5/education/bbi1-11.asp

September 2005

Details of all accepted offers of Regional Selective Assistance between 1995 and 2005: www.rsascotland.gov.uk/rsa/files/FoI 05 pdf.pdf

Further Information on Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) can be found at: http://www.rsascotland.gov.uk/

September 2005

RSA Scotland statistics which show how much of the RSA grant in the three financial years (between 1999/00 and 2001/02) went to foreign-owned companies: www.rsascotland.gov.uk/rsa/files/FoI 04 pdf.pdf

September 2005

RSA Scotland statistics which show which companies in the RSA quarterly reports are Scottish, UK (non Scottish) or foreign owned. Information also includes the Standard Industrial Classification codes for each offer: www.rsascotland.gov.uk/rsa/files/FoI 03 Spreadsheet.xls

September 2005

Further detailed statistical information from RSA Scotland 2002/03 Annual Report: www.rsascotland.gov.uk/rsa/files/FoI 01 pdf.pdf

Additional Information: www.rsascotland.gov.uk/rsa/files/FoI 02 pdf.pdf

September 2005Information relating to allegations of unfair or illegal subsidies for Polish shipyards influencing business competitiveness in Scottish firms, particularly Ferguson's of Port Glasgow
September 2005

Copies of correspondence between the Scottish Executive and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (and between the Executive and the Department of International Development) relating to the First Minister's visit to Malawi in May 2005. To access this information, please email Katrina.McDonald@scotland.gsi.gov.uk(please include your postal address)

September 2005Copies of background information and internal Scottish Executive correspondence regarding a wind turbine development at Edinbane on the Isle of Skye
September 2005Details of all Ministerial journeys made by Mr Tom McCabe and Mr Tavish Scott by car since 1999

September 2005

Information on the costs of accommodation, travel and hospitality for Ministers and Private Offices, Special Advisers and officials in each of the Scottish Executive's core departments (from 1999-2000 - 2004-05)

September 2005

Details of FOI requests made by journalists to the Scottish Executive which have been recorded centrally (from 1 May 2005 - 4 July 2005)

September 2005

Information on FOI requests received (and recorded centrally) by the Scottish Executive from Labour and Liberal Democrat MSPs

September 2005Information relating to the Scottish Executive's use of vehicle insurance

August 2005

Copies of correspondence sent to and from the First Minister (and his office) relating to the establishment of the Fraser Inquiry into the Holyrood Building Project

August 2005

Information on benefits made to Scottish Executive Civil Servants in the top two grades

August 2005

A list of consultations carried out by or on behalf of the Scottish Executive since devolution (from July 1999 - July 2005)

August 2005

The National Archive file DD9/613:Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF), Fisheries Laboratory - Environmental Monitoring was requested and the information which was released from that file can be viewed in the National Archives of Scotland.
Address: West Search Room, West Register House, Charlotte Square .

August 2005

The National Archive file DD9/727: Dounreay Nuclear Establishment was requested and the information which was released from that file can be viewed in the National Archives of Scotland.
See above address

August 2005

The National Archive file DD9/590: Hunterston 'B' Nuclear Power Station - Inspection Reports and Correspondence was requested and the information which was released from that file can be viewed in the National Archives of Scotland. See above address

August 2005

Details of the type of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks stocked at Bute House and their value

August 2005

Details of representations made to the Scottish Executive concerning the building on open space as part of Public Private Partnership (PPP) education projects

August 2005

Information relating to the decision to site the National Theatre for Scotland HQ in the Easterhouse Cultural Campus

August 2005

Details of invoices paid to MacKay Hannah Ltd by the Scottish Executive, from November 2003 - May 2005

July 2005

Information relating to HMP Kilmarnock: Draft reports on HMP Kilmarnock by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (since 1999) and copies of correspondence on these drafts between HMCIP, the Scottish Executive, the Scottish Prison Service and Premier Prison Service. Information available by emailing: David.McAllister@scotland.gsi.gov.uk(Please include your postal address)

July 2005

Copies of correspondence between Professor Sheila Bird and HM Chief Inspector of Prisons since his appointment. Information available by emailing: David.McAllister@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
(Please include your postal address)

July 2005

Copies of material relating to the First Minister's visit to the D-Day Commemorations in 2004

July 2005

Information relating to the Newbold Trust

July 2005

Details of cases of Scottish Executive staff who have downloaded pornography and the sanctions applied in each case

July 2005

Copies of all correspondence (from January - June 2005) between the Scottish Executive and NHS Grampian in respect of NHS dental provision. Information available by emailing: Eric.gray@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
(Please include your postal address)

July 2005

Further correspondence between the Scottish Executive and the UK Government and other relevant bodies regarding the London bid for the 2012 Olympics

July 2005

Material relating to the First Minister's speech at the STUC Conference in Dundee on 19 April 2005

July 2005

Information on the establishment of the Cultural Commission, including details of how the budget, membership and location were decided

July 2005

Details of foreign trips undertaken by Special Advisers currently serving in the Scottish Executive (during the period 2000 - 2004)

July 2005

Copies of correspondence relating to the sexual health and relationships strategy issued by the Scottish Executive's Public Health Division (from January 2004 to March 2005). This information is available by emailing: brian.west@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
(Please include your postal address and quote ref. no. 010705)

July 2005

Copies of Scottish Executive briefing material relating to the sexual health and relationships strategy (from January 2004 to March 2005). This information is available by emailing: brian.west@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
(Please include your postal address and quote ref. no. 070705)

July 2005

Papers relating to the former First Minister Henry McLeish's visit to Rome in December 2000. Information available by emailing: Robert.dunn@scotland.gsi.gov.uk(Please include your postal address)

July 2005

Information on Freedom of Information requests received by the Scottish Executive, including summaries of outcomes where requests have been refused in full or in part

July 2005

Responses to a series of questions about the extension of the civil service retirement age for Scottish Executive staff (including Executive Agencies and associated departments) during the period 1995 - 2005.

July 2005

Copies of correspondence between the Scottish Office/Scottish Executive and the parties to the Private Partnership Project contract for the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Information available by emailing: Phyllis.haggarty@scotland.gsi.gov.uk(Please include your postal address)

July 2005

Documents relating to the fire and rescue service in Scotland. Information includes responses to the consultation exercise on the future of emergency fire control rooms.

June 2005

Copies of correspondence between the Scottish Executive and the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration in relation to the detention of children at Dungavel. Information available by emailing: Kelly.Walker@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

June 2005

Protocol on Handling Information Requests for information held by The Information Service of NHS National Services Scotland (ISD) on behalf of the Scottish Executive and NHSScotland: http://www.isdscotland.org/isd/information.jsp?pContentID=3332&p_applic=CCC&p_service=Content.show&

June 2005

The National Archive files SOE14/220 Piper Alpha and SOE14/345 Braer were requested and the information which was released from these files can be viewed in the National Archives of Scotland. Address: West Search Room, West Register House, Charlotte Square .

June 2005

Copies of papers relating to the introduction of the Scottish Beef Calf Scheme (SBCS): http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Agriculture/grants/Standardsservices/FOIrequests/034848-220405-1228/IndexPapers

June 2005

Details of all secondments from the private sector to the Scottish Executive (from 1 June 2000 to 31 May 2005)

June 2005

Details of all secondments from the Scottish Executive and its agencies to the private sector and private sector or industry representative groups (from 1 June 2000 to 31 May 2005)

June 2005

Information on contracts entered into by the Executive and its agencies with PR and communications companies since 1999

June 2005

Copies of all submissions from Drug Action Teams (DATs) to the Scottish Executive Health Department concerning spending plans following additional funding allocations for drug treatment: http://www.drugmisuse.isdscotland.org/publications/abstracts/foi_dat.htm

June 2005

Documents relating to the Scottish Executive report Hepatitis C and Heat Treatment of Blood Products for Haemophiliacs in the mid 1980's (published in October 2000). Information available by emailing: Sylvia.Shearer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk and quoting ref. no. 110505 - 0912 ( please include your postal address).

June 2005

Details of social research contracts commissioned by the core departments of the Scottish Executive in the last three financial years: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Research/Research/SR/SEContractors

June 2005

Copies of the minutes of all meetings held in 2004 of the Health Department's Scottish Academy for Health Policy and Management

June 2005

Information on waiting times for breast, lung, colorectal and ovarian cancers for the quarter ending December 2004 (against the target set in 'Cancer in Scotland: Action for Change', published in 2001) http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Health/health/cancer/cancerwaits

June 2005

Copies of documents relating to the purchase and exhibition of Botticelli's 'Virgin Adoring the Sleeping Christ Child'.Information includes press releases, details of exhibitions displaying the work and a list of grants offered to museums and galleries in the UK in 1999.

June 2005

Details of public engagements carried out by Donald Dewar during his term of office as First Minister

June 2005

Details of public engagements carried out by Henry McLeish during his term of office as First Minister

June 2005

Details of public engagements carried out by Jack McConnell during his term of office as First Minister, Minister for Education and Minister for Finance, respectively

June 2005

The National Archive file SOE14/210 Radioactive Waste was requested and the information which was released from that file can be viewed in the National Archives of Scotland in file SOE14/210/1. See address below.

June 2005

The National Archive file SOE14/292 Dounreay was requested and the information which was released from that file can be viewed in the National Archives of Scotland in file SOE14/292/1.National Archives of Scotland address

June 2005

Copies of papers relating to the promotion of Scotland internationally, in particular with regard to Sean Connery

May 2005

Details of Scottish Executive spending on marketing with regard to the Healthy Living campaign for the financial year 2004-2005

May 2005

Copies of Brix briefing notes on the Sexual Health Strategy (from November 2004 - February 2005)

May 2005

Copies of correspondence relating to Scotland the Brand, between January 2003 - October 2004. The documents are available by emailing Louise.Sutherland@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

May 2005

Responses to requests for information concerning the operation of Freedom of Information within the Scottish Executive (data covers the period up to April 2005)

May 2005

Responses to requests for information concerning the operation of Freedom of Information within the Scottish Executive - in particular with regard to requests from the media (data covers the period up to April 2005)

May 2005

Correspondence between the Scottish Executive and the UK Government, lottery organisations, and other relevant bodies regarding the London bid for the 2012 Olympics

May 2005

Documents (for the period 1979 - 1994) relating to blood products used in transfusions which resulted in haemophiliacs becoming infected with HIV. Information available by emailing: Sylvia.Shearer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk and quoting ref. no. 290305-1142 (please include your postal address).

May 2005

Documents relating to the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service Regional Directors' meetings held by the Scottish Executive. Additional related information comprises Medicines Inspectorate Reports, the Haemophilia Directors' Hepatitis C Working Party Report (for Year 1980-81), and Notes on Transfusion. Information available by emailing: Sylvia.Shearer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk and quoting ref. no. 130105-1443 (please include your postal address).

May 2005

Copies of correspondence relating to the appointment of Lord Fraser as Chair of the Holyrood Project

May 2005

Information related to the M74 Completion Scheme and compensation for land owned by Morris Furniture Group. Information available by emailing: Graham.Edmond@scotland.gsi.gov.uk(hard copy available only - please include your postal address)

May 2005

Details of all private sector organisations who second staff to the Scottish Executive, including the purpose of the secondment

May 2005

Information about spending on catering for patients in Scottish hospitals

May 2005

Information on the Scottish Executive's Lifelong Learning Strategy, including a list of the key bodies involved in the provision of lifelong learning in Scotland

May 2005

Copies of the factual reports by North of Scotland Water Authority and by Highlands & Islands Enterprise (of 24 August 1995) relating to the acquisition of North of Scotland Water Authority's Headquarters in Inverness

May 2005

Correspondence relating to the Healthy Respect national health demonstration project. The documents are available by emailing: Roy.Sturrock@scotland.gsi.gov.uk and quoting reference number 1232.

May 2005

Information relating to proposals for Phase 2 of Healthy Respect's work (ref no.1646) and the evaluation report for Phase 1 of Healthy Respect's work (ref no. 1653). The information is available by emailing: Roy.Sturrock@scotland.gsi.gov.uk and quoting the appropriate reference number.

May 2005

Documents sent to, or from, the then First Minister Donald Dewar (or his office) or the then Finance Minister Jack McConnell (or his office) in relation to the Holyrood Building Project, between 6 May 1999 and 30 June 1999

May 2005

Information relating to all posts advertised within the Scottish Executive Justice Department and specific Finance posts across the Scottish Executive since 1999

May 2005

Details of Scottish Executive spending on initiatives aimed at eradicating child poverty

May 2005

Copies of correspondence between the First Minister Jack McConnell and Ministers in relation to the cabinet reshuffle in 2004

May 2005

Summary of the contract used by the Scottish Executive for the disposal of its vehicles

May 2005

Two reports of research funded by the Chief Scientist Office of the Health Department entitled "Antibiotic resistance in the oral cavity" and "Clinical and Laboratory follow-up of cases from the 1996 Central Scotland Escherichia coli O157 outbreak". Information available by emailing: Malcolm.Pringle@scotland.gsi.gov.uk ( Please include your postal address).

April 2005

Details of Force Majeure claims that have been made for agricultural subsidy payments from 2000 - 2004: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Agriculture/grants/Standardsservices/FOIrequests/024569-110305-1524

April 2005

Details of the costs of congestion on the Scottish Trunk Roads Network to the economy of Scotland

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library5/transport/congestion-00.asp

April 2005

Papers relating to discussions between the Scottish Executive, the Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Opera from Summer 2003 and 22 February 2005.

April 2005

EU Agricultural subsidy payments: factual background papers produced when drawing up policy advice on disclosure of subsidy payments to individual farmers. Information available by emailing: Clive.MacLaren@scotland.gsi.gov.uk (Please supply a postal address to receive this information)

April 2005

EU Agricultural subsidy payments - representations made to SEERAD prior to its decision not to publish information on payments to individual farmers, and notes of any meetings with interested parties during this period. Information available by emailing: Clive.MacLaren@scotland.gsi.gov.uk (Please supply a postal address to receive this information)

April 2005

Correspondence between Cathy Jamieson MSP,Minister for Justice and J Chandler (Buckfast) Ltd

April 2005

Information released in response to a series of questions about agency staff, fixed term appointments and casual staff assigned to the Scottish Executive

April 2005

Information on Scottish Executive early retirement cases from 2002-2005

April 2005

Information on wine stocks held in Bute House

April 2005

The total annual costs of legal advice and representation for the Scottish Executive since 1999

April 2005

Information related to the M74 Completion Scheme and the purchase of land at 38 and 58 Southcroft Road Rutherglen. Information available by emailing: Graham.Edmond@scotland.gsi.gov.uk(hard copy available only - please include your postal address)

April 2005

Copies of all letters from Messrs Tods Murray (Solicitors) to the Justice Department on the Title Conditions (Scotland) Bill since 1999

April 2005

Engagements carried out by the Deputy First Minister from May 2003 - December 2004

April 2005

Engagements carried out by Des McNulty during his term of office as Deputy Minister for Social Justice

April 2005

Information on the total cost of civil and criminal legal aid from 1999-2004

April 2005

Details of the First Minister's Hospitality Costs from 2000 - Jan. 2005

March 2005

Scottish Executive correspondence in relation to Henry McLeish's resignation as First Minister

March 2005

Sample of correspondence about Scottish Regiments between members of the public and the Scottish Executive

March 2005

Copies of correspondence between the Scottish Executive and Messrs Tods Murray (solicitors) on the subject of Land Reform since 1999

March 2005

Costs incurred and claimed by Ministers in providing hospitality

March 2005

Papers relating to Kirsty Wark's selection and involvement as a judge on the Architectural Design Team panel for the Holyrood Building Project and to the documentary "The Gathering Place".

March 2005

EU agricultural subsidies payments: an early estimate of the pattern of payments expected for CAP Reform entitlements. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Agriculture/CAPRef/Analysis/Analysis

March 2005

Copies of emails and correspondence between the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration and Scottish Executive officials with regard to the review of cases related to Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy for the entire period of 2004.

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library5/education/scramsbp-00.asp?mode=view

March 2005

Copies of emails and correspondence between the Scottish Executive and the Children's Reporter Administration with regard to the Herald Newspaper and general media handling (January 2005) http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library5/education/scraghgm-00.asp?mode=view

March 2005

Correspondence between the Home Office and the Scottish Executive on the Fresh Talent Initiative from 11 January to 8 February 2005.

March 2005

EU agricultural subsidy payments: additional statistical information to that published in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Annual Report 2003. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Agriculture/grants/18148/12077

March 2005

Financial and Statistical Documents regarding Free Personal and Nursing Care for Older People, considered by the Care Development Group.

March 2005

Minutes of meetings of the Joint Implementation Group on the National Cultural Strategy

March 2005

Information related to the reviews of Scottish Screen and The Scottish Arts Council

March 2005

Details of which accountancy firms and consultancies have been hired by the Scottish Executive in each of the last three years, and how much has been paid to these companies

March 2005

Diary material relating to meetings between Malcolm Chisholm, while Health Minister, and Andy Kerr, as Health Minister, and representatives of private healthcare providers since 1 January 2004

March 2005

A list providing brief summaries of the requests for information received by Scottish Executive staff which have been recorded centrally by the FOI Unit up to 18th February 2005.

March 2005

Information on the use of Government Car Service vehicles by Scottish Executive Ministers, senior officials and other relevant persons.

March 2005

Minutes of meetings that have taken place between Ministers and the Catholic Church since the Rt Hon Jack McConnell took over as First Minister

February 2005

Occasions when the First Minister or the Deputy First Minister met editors and proprietors of newspapers in each of the last 3 years.

February 2005

Details of date, nature and cost of any renovations and/or redecorations undertaken in Bute House since Devolution

February 2005

Dates and locations of meetings held during 2004 between Scottish Ministers and Scottish MPs (excluding Scottish MPs who hold a UK Ministerial Office)

February 2005

Communications concerning the Community Charge 1988-89. Copies available by e-mailing stuart.blackie@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

February 2005

A list detailing the date, occasion and venue of all Scottish Executive Ministerial events taking place outwith Bute House since 1999

February 2005

A list of all current EU infraction proceedings in which the Scottish Executive is involved, including information on the status of each case and the EU legislation to which it relates

February 2005

Copies of correspondence and notes of meetings between the First Minister, Jack McConnell and Kirsty Wark or Lord Fraser of Carmylie or his team, relating to the documentary "The Gathering Place" and the Holyrood Building project.

February 2005

Details of any expenses incurred by the Executive in relation to the wives of First Ministers

February 2005

Information supplied in response to a request for details of documents relating to the Holyrood project which have been shredded by the Scottish Executive since June 1997

February 2005

Communications between SEED and Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA) regarding Data and Information Management issues.

February 2005

List of the dates and the guests who have attended the First Minister Working Dinners that the First Minister has hosted at Bute House since he became First Minister.

February 2005

Value of benefits afforded by airport operators/airlines to members of the Scottish Executive

February 2005

2003-2004 Summary of Ministerial office running costs

February 2005

The number and cost of functions hosted by the First Minister at Bute House and paid for out of Scottish Executive funds since devolution.

February 2005

Dates and functions of events at Bute House from 1 July 1999 until December 2004

February 2005

Benefits from third parties declared by Scottish Executive Management Group.

February 2005

The Contract for the building of the Skye Bridge

February 2005

Details of PR companies and public affairs agencies hired by the Scottish Executive.

February 2005

Internal guidance for Scottish Executive staff on handling freedom of information requests. Copies of the guidance may be obtained by e-mailing foi@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

February 2005

Details of spending on media training for Ministers and officials since 1999.

February 2005

Number and percentage of temporary staff employed by the Scottish Executive 2002-2004

February 2005

Correspondence concerning the Fresh Talent Initiative between the Scottish Executive and Scottish Universities and the UK Government. Copies may be obtained by e-mailing steven.szymoszowskyj@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

2004

Contract Between Scottish Executive and Reliance Monitoring Services Ltd.

2004

Value of gifts accepted by Scottish Executive Ministers broken down by Minister - updated to Dec. 2004. Value of Ministerial Gifts

2004

Costs incurred and claimed by Ministers in the course of their official duties. Ministerial Expenses - current Ministers

2004

Costs incurred and claimed by Ministers in the course of their official duties. Ministerial Expenses - former Ministers

2004

Compensation payments to staff or ex-members of staff from April 1999 to March 2004. Scottish Executive compensation payments

2004

Sickness Absence in the Scottish Executive from 1999 to 2004. Scottish Executive sick leave

2004

The Number of apppointments made to public bodies since 1999 through the public appointments process.





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