Reading Time: 3 minutes This guest blog from Daren Fitzhenry, the Scottish Information Commissioner, sets out some background information on Freedom of Information (FOI) and how to find out more.
Tag: FAQs
SPICe FAQ – Wood burning stoves and air quality
Reading Time: 4 minutes Looks at the framework which governs emissions from wood burning stoves, and smoke control areas.
Marches and parades – frequently asked questions
Reading Time: 4 minutes This blog looks at the current regulations surrounding public processions.
Does your face fit?
Reading Time: 4 minutes This post looks at the need to balance the use of biometrics in tackling crime whilst also protecting the privacy and human rights of individuals.
Food, glorious food (Nation)
Reading Time: 4 minutes An update on the Good Food Nation ambitions for Scotland
Not just for Christmas – puppy sales and responsible breeding
Reading Time: 4 minutes Scotland is a nation of dog-lovers. Although there is no official data, the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association estimates there are 653,000 dogs in Scotland, with
SPICe FAQ – Can the Scottish Parliament ban palm oil?
Reading Time: 4 minutes Over the past year, SPICe has received enquiries from Members on behalf of constituents concerned over the environmental impact of palm oil, including “what can
Clinical Waste
Reading Time: 3 minutes In recent weeks there has been considerable Scottish press coverage on clinical waste services, and particularly the company Healthcare Environmental Services (HES). The Scottish Government
SPICe FAQ – nuisance phone calls
Reading Time: 3 minutes SPICe frequently receives enquiries about who regulates nuisance calls and how to reduce them. Nuisance calls are unwanted phone calls that attempt to promote a
Scottish Wildcats
Reading Time: 3 minutes This blog takes a brief look at what is happening in the world of wildcat conservation, and at the re-introduction of other species with widespread