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1The Scottish Ministers.S
2The Scottish Parliament.S
3The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body.S
4The Chief Dental Officer of the Scottish Administration.S
5The Chief Medical Officer of the Scottish Administration.S
6Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary.S
7Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland.S
[F17AThe Drinking Water Quality Regulator for Scotland]S
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8Her Majesty’s Inspector of Anatomy for Scotland.S
9[F2Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Fire and Rescue Authorities]S
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F2Words in Sch. 1 para. 9 substituted (2.8.2005) by Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 5), ss. 89(1), 90, Sch. 3 para. 22 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2005/392, art. 2(j)(k)
10Her Majesty’s inspectors of schools (that is to say, the inspectors of schools appointed by Her Majesty on the recommendation of the Scottish Ministers under the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (c.44)).S
11The Keeper of the Records of Scotland.S
12The Keeper of the Registers of Scotland.S
[F312AThe Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator]S
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13A procurator fiscal.S
14The Queen’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer.S
15The Queen’s Printer for Scotland.S
16The Registrar General of Births, Deaths and Marriages for Scotland.S
17The Registrar of Independent Schools in Scotland.S
18A rent officer appointed under section 43(3) of the Rent (Scotland) Act 1984 (c.58).S
[F418AThe Scottish Court Service.]S
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F4Sch. 1 para. 18A inserted (1.10.2009) by Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008 (asp 6), ss. 60(2), 76, Sch. 3 para. 18; S.S.I. 2009/318, art. 2, Sch.
19A social work inspector [F5appointed under section 4 of the Joint Inspection of Children's Services and Inspection of Social Work Services (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 3)].S
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F5Words in Sch. 1 para. 19 substituted (23.2.2006) by Joint Inspection of Childrens Services and Inspection of Social Work Services (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 3), ss. 8(2), 10(2)
20An assessor appointed under section 27(2) of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 (c.39).S
21A council constituted by section 2 of that Act.S
22A joint board, within the meaning of section 235(1) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c.65).S
23A licensing board [F6continued in existence by or established under section 5 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 16)].S
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F6Words in Sch. 1 para. 23 substituted (1.5.2007) by Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 16), ss. 144, 150, Sch. 6 para. 10 (with s. 143); S.S.I. 2007/129, art. 3, Sch.
24The Strathclyde Passenger Transport Authority.S
25F7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
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F7Sch. 1 para. 25 removed (13.10.2008) by virtue of The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 3, Sch. 2
26The Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service.S
27A Health Board, constituted under section 2 of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.S
28F8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
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F8Sch. 1 para. 28 removed (13.10.2008) by virtue of The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 3, Sch. 2
29F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
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F9Sch. 1 para. 29 removed (13.10.2008) by virtue of The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 3, Sch. 2
[F1029AThe National Waiting Times Centre Board]S
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30A local health council, established under section 7 of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.S
31A National Health Service trust.S
32NHS 24.S
[F1132ANHS Education for Scotland]S
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[F1232BNHS Health Scotland]S
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[F1332CNHS Quality Improvement Scotland]S
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33A person providing [F14primary medical services under a general medical services contract (within the meaning of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978) or] general dental services, general ophthalmic services or pharmaceutical services under Part II of [F15that Act], but only in respect of information relating to the provision of those services.S
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F14Words in Sch. 1 para. 33 substituted (1.4.2004) by Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 1), ss. 8, 9(1), Sch. para. 5(a)(i); S.S.I. 2004/58, art. 2(3)
F15Words in Sch. 1 para. 33 substituted (1.4.2004) by Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 1), ss. 8, 9(1), Sch. para. 5(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2004/58, art. 2(3)
34A person providing [F16primary medical services] or personal dental services under arrangements made under section 17C of that Act, but only in respect of information relating to the provision of those services.S
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F16Words in Sch. 1 para. 34 substituted (1.4.2004) by Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 1), ss. 8, 9(1)(2), Sch. para. 5(b); S.S.I. 2005/58, art. 2(3)
35A person providing, in Scotland, piloted services within the meaning of the National Health Service (Primary Care) Act 1997 (c.46), but only in respect of information relating to the provision of those services.S
36F17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
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F17Sch. 1 para. 36 removed (13.10.2008) by virtue of The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 3, Sch. 2
37The Scottish Advisory Committee on Distinction Awards.S
38F18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
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F18Sch. 1 para. 38 removed (13.10.2008) by virtue of The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 3, Sch. 2
39The Scottish Ambulance Service Board.S
40F19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
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F19Sch. 1 para. 40 removed (13.10.2008) by virtue of The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 3, Sch. 2
41The Scottish Dental Practice Board.S
42F20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
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F20Sch. 1 para. 42 removed (13.10.2008) by virtue of The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 3, Sch. 2
43F21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
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F21Sch. 1 para. 43 repealed (1.11.2005) by Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 13), ss. 42(2), 43(3), Sch. 3; S.S.I. 2005/492, art. 3(b), Sch. 2
44F22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
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F22Sch. 1 Pt. 4: para. relating to the Scottish Hospital Trust repealed (6.5.2004) by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003, ss. 17, 21(2), Sch. 4 para. 17(a)(i); S.S.I. 2004/198, art. 2(c)
45The State Hospitals Board for Scotland.S
46F23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
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F23Sch. 1 Pt. 4: para. relating to the Scottish Medical Practices Committee repealed (1.4.2004) by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp. 4), ss. 17, 21(2), Sch. 4 para. 17(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2004/148, art. 2(c)
47The board of management of a college of further education (expressions used in this paragraph having the same meaning as in section 36(1) of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992 (c.37)).S
48A central institution within the meaning of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.S
49An institution in receipt of funding from the [F24Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council] other than any institution whose activities are principally carried on outwith Scotland.S
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F24Words in Sch. 1 para. 49 substituted (3.10.2005) by Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6), ss. 32, 36, Sch. 3 para. 12(a); S.S.I. 2005/419, art. 2(1)
50A chief constable of a police force in Scotland.S
51A joint police board constituted by an amalgamation scheme made or approved under the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 (c.77).S
52The Police Advisory Board for Scotland.S
[F2552AThe Scottish Police Services Authority, but only in respect of information relating to the provision of the police support services within the meaning of section 3(2) of the Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006.]S
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53The Accounts Commission for Scotland.S
54The Advisory Committee on Sites of Special Scientific Interest.S
55F26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
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F26Sch. 1 Pt. 7: para. relating to the Ancient Monuments Board for Scotland repealed (31.5.2008) by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), ss. 17, 21(2), Sch. 4 para. 17(b)(i); S.S.I. 2003/219, art 2(1)(c)
56F27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
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F27Sch. 1 para. 56 repealed (1.4.2007) by Tourist Boards (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 15), ss. 4, 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(a)(i); S.S.I. 2007/47, art. 2
57Audit Scotland.S
58The Auditor General for Scotland.S
59The Board of Trustees for the National Galleries of Scotland.S
60The Board of Trustees of the National Museums of Scotland.S
61The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh.S
[F28Bòrd na Gàidhlig]
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F28Sch. 1 Pt. 7: unnumbered entry inserted (13.2.2006) by virtue of Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 7), art. 12, 13, Sch. 2 para. 3; S.S.I. 2006/31, art. 2
62The Central Advisory Committee on Justices of the Peace.S
[F2962ZAThe Commissioner for Children and Young People in Scotland]S
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[F3062AA community justice authority.]S
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F30Sch. 1 para. 62A inserted (3.4.2006) by Management of Offenders etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 14), s. 21(2), 24(2); S.S.I. 2006/48, art. 3(2), Sch. Pt. 2
[F3162BThe Convener of the Water Customer Consultation Panels (appointed under paragraph 5(1) of schedule 1 to the Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3)) and those Panels.]S
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F31Sch. 1 para. 62B inserted (1.4.2006) by Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 3), ss. 32, 37(2), Sch. 5 para. 9(a) (with s. 36); S.S.I. 2006/167, art. 2, Sch. 1
63The Crofters Commission.S
64The Deer Commission for Scotland.S
65The Fisheries Committee continued in existence by paragraph 5 of Schedule 9 to the Electricity Act 1989 (c.29).S
66The General Teaching Council for Scotland.S
[F3266AHer Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prosecution in Scotland]S
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67Highlands and Islands Enterprise.S
[F3367AThe Historic Environment Advisory Council for Scotland.]S
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68F34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
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F34Sch. 1 Pt. 7: para. relating to the Historic Buildings Council for Scotland repealed (31.5.2003) by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp. 4), ss. 17, 21(2), Sch. 4 para. 17(b)(ii); S.S.I. 2003/219, art. 2(1)(c)
[F3568AThe Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland]S
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F35Sch. 1 para. 68A inserted (1.6.2009) by Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008 (asp 6), ss. 9(4), 76, Sch. 1 para. 21, S.S.I. 2009/192, art. 2, Sch.
69A justice of the peace advisory committee.S
70Learning and Teaching Scotland.S
71The Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland.S
72The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland.S
73A National Park authority, established by virtue of schedule 1 to the National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 10).S
74The Parole Board for Scotland.S
75A person appointed for Scotland under section 3(1) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c.42).S
[F3675AThe Police Complaints Commissioner for Scotland.]S
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F36Sch. 1 para. 75A inserted (1.4.2007) after the entry numbered 75 by virtue of Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 10), ss. 101, 104, Sch. 6 para. 11(b); S.S.I. 2007/84, art. 3(3)
[F3775AThe Public Transport Users' Committee for Scotland.]S
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F37Sch. 1 para. 75A inserted (3.4.2006) by Transport (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 12), ss. 41(4), 54(2); S.S.I. 2005/454, art. 2, Sch. 3
[F3875BQuality Meat Scotland]S
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[F3975CThe Risk Management Authority]S
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76The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.S
77The Scottish Agricultural Wages Board.S
78The Scottish Arts Council.S
79F40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
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F40Sch. 1 para. 79 removed (13.10.2008) by virtue of The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 3, Sch. 2
80The Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration.S
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[F4180AThe Scottish Civil Enforcement Commission.]S
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F41Sch. 1 para. 80A inserted (prosp.) by Bankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 3), ss. 226(1), 227(3), Sch. 5 para. 28 (with s. 223)
[F4280BThe Scottish Commission for Human Rights.]S
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F42Sch. 1 para. 80B inserted (1.4.2008) by Scottish Commission for Human Rights Act 2006 (asp 16), ss. 1(2), 22(3), Sch. 1 para. 17 (with s. 22(2)); S.S.I. 2008/112, art. 2
81The Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care.S
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[F43The Scottish Committee on Climate Change]
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F43Sch. 1 Pt. 7: unnumbered entry inserted (prosp.) by virtue of Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 (asp 13), ss. 99, 100(2), Sch. 2 para. 5 (with s. 95)
82F44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
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F44Sch. 1 Pt. 7: para. relating to the Scottish Conveyancing and Executry Services Board repealed (15.8.2003) by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp. 4), ss. 17, 21(2), Sch. 4 para. 17(b)(iii); S.S.I. 2003/384, art. 2(d)
83The Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission.S
84Scottish Enterprise.S
85The Scottish Environment Protection Agency.S
[F4585AThe Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council.]S
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F45Sch. 1 para. 85A inserted (3.10.2005) by Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6), ss. 32, 36, Sch. 3 para. 12(b); S.S.I. 2005/419, art. 2(1)
86F46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
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F46Sch. 1 para. 86 repealed (3.10.2005) by Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6), ss. 32, 36, Sch. 3 para. 12(c); S.S.I. 2005/419, art. 2(1)
87F47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
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F47Sch. 1 para. 87 repealed (3.10.2005) by Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6), ss. 32, 36, Sch. 3 para. 12(c); S.S.I. 2005/419, art. 2(1)
88F48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
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F48Sch. 1 para. 88 removed (13.10.2008) by virtue of The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 3, Sch. 2
89The Scottish Industrial Development Advisory Board.S
90The Scottish Information Commissioner.S
91The Scottish Law Commission.S
92The Scottish Legal Aid Board.S
[F4992AThe Scottish Legal Complaints Commission.]S
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F49Sch. 1 para. 92A inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 5 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2(i)
[F5092BThe Scottish Local Authorities Remuneration Committee]S
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93Scottish Natural Heritage.S
94The Scottish Prison Complaints Commission.S
95The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman.S
96The Scottish Qualifications Authority.S
97The Scottish Records Advisory Council.S
98Scottish Screen.S
99The Scottish Social Services Council.S
100The Scottish Sports Council.S
101F51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
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F51Sch. 1 para. 101 repealed (1.4.2007) by Tourist Boards (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 15), ss. 4, 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2006/47, art. 2
102Scottish Water.S
103F52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
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F52Sch. 1 para. 103 removed (13.10.2008) by virtue of The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 3, Sch. 2
104The Standards Commission for Scotland.S
105The Trustees of the National Library of Scotland.S
[F53105AVisitScotland.]S
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F53Sch. 1 para. 105A inserted (1.4.2007) by Tourist Boards (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 15), ss. 4, 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(b); S.S.I. 2007/47, art. 2
106The Water Industry [F54Commission] for Scotland.S
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F54Word in Sch. 1 para. 106 substituted (1.7.2005) by Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 3), ss. 32, 37(2), Sch. 5 para. 9(b) (with s. 36); S.S.I. 2005/351, art. 2, Sch. 2 (with art. 3)
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