First Minister's visit to Clydebank vaccine clinic documentation: FOI release

Information requested

All documentation from John Swinney's visit to a vaccine clinic in Clydebank on August 11 including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefing notes prepared, policy and analysis, between July 1 and date of this FOI.

Response

As requested, I have provided the briefing pack and any other relevant documentation relating to the First Minister’s visit to the Clydebank vaccination clinic; Submission, emails, ops note, and meeting notes, although to note that this visit occurred on August 12th 2024, not the 11th as per your original correspondence. 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 exemption(s) apply under the sections outlined below.

Briefing Pack

1. Pages 1, 2, 3, 13, 14, and 15 – ‘Attendees’ – This information has been redacted and an exemption applies under Section 38 (1) (a) exempts the personal data of the person requesting the information from disclosure.
2. Pages 3 and 11 – This information has been redacted and an exemption applies under Section 36 (2) – actionable breach of confidence.
3. Page 5 and 6 - This information has been redacted and an exemption applies under Section 29 (1) (a) – Formulation or development of government policy.
4. Page 7 - This information has been redacted and an exemption applies under Section 30 (1) (b) - free and frank provision of advice.

Submission to First Minister

1. Page 3 - This information has been redacted and an exemption applies under Section 33 (1) (b) - Substantial prejudice to commercial interests.
2. Page 3 - This information has been redacted and an exemption applies under Section 29 (1) (a) – Formulation or development of government policy.
3. Page 4 and 5 – Personal data - This information has been redacted and an exemption applies under Section 38 (1) (a) exempts the personal data of the person requesting the information from disclosure.

Emails

1. Throughout document – Personal Data - This information has been redacted and an exemption applies under Section 38 (1) (a) exempts the personal data of the person requesting the information from disclosure.
2. Page 77 - This information has been redacted and an exemption applies under Section 29 (1) (a) – Formulation or development of government policy.
3. Pages 4, 10, 34, 35, 37, 105, 113, 144, 171, 172, and 174 This information has been redacted and an exemption applies under Section 39 (1) – Health and Safety.

Visit and Events Ops Note

1. Page 1 – Personal Data - This information has been redacted and an exemption applies under Section 38 (1) (a) exempts the personal data of the person requesting the information from disclosure.

Information for Briefing Pack

1. Page 1 – Personal Data - This information has been redacted and an exemption applies under Section 38 (1) (a) exempts the personal data of the person requesting the information from disclosure.

Information for Briefing Pack

1. Page 1 – Personal Data - This information has been redacted and an exemption applies under Section 38 (1) (a) exempts the personal data of the person requesting the information from disclosure.

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FOI 202400431385 - Information released - Annex

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258 page PDF

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1.8 MB