Future of the Building a New Scotland papers briefing: FOI release
Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.
Information requested
The Scottish Government today released correspondence with Business for Scotland under FoI.
https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202400435692/
In this release is a briefing for First Minister John Swinney dated 8 August 2024 which says the FM "is meeting officials following this meeting (16.15) to discuss the future of the BaNS series".
Please supply all information in the briefing prepared for the First Minister for the meeting referred to about the future of the BaNS series.
As this against the backdrop of violent disorder around the UK, it is possible the meeting was shifted to a new time or date.
Please all supply all information in all notes, minutes and decisions resulting from the meeting; all information in all briefings for the first minister for any subsequent meetings about the fiuture of the BaNS series; and all information in all notes, minutes and decisions resulting from any subsequent meetings about the future of the BaNS series.
In order to fulfil this request as cheaply and efficiently as possible, it is suggested that copies of original files are released in PDF format.
Response
The briefing and minute from the meeting to which you refer is enclosed with this letter. Exemptions under S.29(1)(a), S.30(b)(i), S.30(c) and S.38(i)(b) of FOISA apply to some of the information requested. The reasons why these exemptions apply are explained in the Annex of this letter.
No other meetings took place between the First Minister and officials to discuss the Building a New Scotland series between 8 August and when we received your request.
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