Communication around housing Ukrainian refugees on MS Victoria: FOI release

Information requested

All documents, meeting minutes and details of communication by the Scottish Government, ministers and special advisors about housing Ukrainian refugees on a ship in Edinburgh.

Please provide any details about the communication, including but not limited to emails, letters, text/whatsapp messages, and minutes of meetings or phone calls.

I would like all information for the period commencing June 20th – 11th July.

Response

I enclose copies of relevant communications from within that time period at Annex B (separate attachment).

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 sections:

• Section 38(1)(b) – applicant has asked for personal data of a third party
• Section 36(2) – actionable breach of confidence
• Section 30(b)(i) – free and frank provision of advice
• Section 30(b)(ii) – free and frank exchange of views for the purposes of deliberation
• Section 30(c) – substantial prejudice to the effective conduct of public affairs
• Section 33(1)(b) – Commercial interests
• 29(1)(a) – formulation or development of government policy
• S.29(1) (b) Ministerial Communications

The reasons why we consider these exemptions apply in these circumstances is explained in Annex A (separate attachment) to this letter.​​​​​​​

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FOI - 202200332251 - Annex A

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4 page PDF

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FOI - 202200332251 - Annex B

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19 page PDF

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365.6 kB