Distribution of £300m to reduce NHS waiting times: FOI release
Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.
Information requested
I recently saw that First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced £300m to aid with cutting down waiting times. My request is for any information surrounding the distribution of this money, where the money will go and how will it help.
Response
Some of the information you have requested is available from Meeting of the Parliament: 07/11/2023 | Scottish Parliament Website and Written question and answer: S6W-22289 | Scottish Parliament Website. Under section 25(1) of FOISA, we do not have to give you information which is already reasonably accessible to you. If, however, you do not have internet access to obtain this information from the websites listed, then please contact me again and I will send you a paper copy.
While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we are unable to provide some of the information you have requested because exemptions under section 29(1)(a) (policy formulation), section 30(b)(i) (free and frank provision of advice), section 30(b)(ii) (free and frank exchange of views) and section 38(1)(b) (personal information). The reasons why these exemptions apply are explained in the Annex to this letter.
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Contact
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Central Enquiry Unit
Email: ceu@gov.scot
Phone: 0300 244 4000
The Scottish Government
St Andrews House
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Edinburgh
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