http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2002/13/schedule/1/2003-06-01Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision for the disclosure of information held by Scottish public authorities or by persons providing services for them; and for connected purposes.texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2026-04-142003-06-01
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SCHEDULE 1Scottish Public Authorities
(introduced by section 3(1)(a)(i))
Part 1
Ministers, The Parliament1The Scottish Ministers.2The Scottish Parliament.3The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body.
Part 2
Non Ministerial Office Holders In The Scottish Administration4The Chief Dental Officer of the Scottish Administration.5The Chief Medical Officer of the Scottish Administration.6Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary.7Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland.7AThe Drinking Water Quality Regulator for Scotland8Her Majesty’s Inspector of Anatomy for Scotland.9Her Majesty’s Inspector of Fire Services for Scotland.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)).11The Keeper of the Records of Scotland.12The Keeper of the Registers of Scotland.12AThe Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator13A procurator fiscal.14The Queen’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer.15The Queen’s Printer for Scotland.16The Registrar General of Births, Deaths and Marriages for Scotland.17The Registrar of Independent Schools in Scotland.18A rent officer appointed under section 43(3) of the Rent (Scotland) Act 1984 (c.58).18AThe Scottish Court Service.19A social work inspector (that is to say, an officer authorised as such an inspector under section 6 of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 (c.49)).
Part 3
Local Government20An assessor appointed under section 27(2) of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 (c.39).21A council constituted by section 2 of that Act.22A joint board, within the meaning of section 235(1) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c.65).23A licensing board constituted in accordance with the provisions of section 1 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976 (c.66).24The Strathclyde Passenger Transport Authority.
Part 4
The National Health Service25The Clinical Standards Board for Scotland.26The Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service.27A Health Board, constituted under section 2 of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.28The Health Education Board for Scotland.29The Health Technology Board for Scotland.29AThe National Waiting Times Centre Board30A local health council, established under section 7 of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.31A National Health Service trust.32NHS 24.32ANHS Education for Scotland32BNHS Health Scotland32CNHS Quality Improvement Scotland33A person providing general medical services, general dental services, general ophthalmic services or pharmaceutical services under Part II of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, but only in respect of information relating to the provision of those services.34A person providing personal 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.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.36The Post Qualification Education Board for Health Service Pharmacists in Scotland.37The Scottish Advisory Committee on Distinction Awards.38The Scottish Advisory Committee on the Medical Workforce.39The Scottish Ambulance Service Board.40The Scottish Council for Post Graduate Medical and Dental Education.41The Scottish Dental Practice Board.42The Scottish Health Advisory Service.43The Scottish Hospital Endowments Research Trust.44The Scottish Hospital Trust.45The State Hospitals Board for Scotland.46The Scottish Medical Practices Committee.
Part 5
Educational institutions47The 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)).48A central institution within the meaning of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.49An institution in receipt of funding from the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council other than any institution whose activities are principally carried on outwith Scotland.
Part 6
Police50A chief constable of a police force in Scotland.51A joint police board constituted by an amalgamation scheme made or approved under the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 (c.77).52The Police Advisory Board for Scotland.52AThe 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.
Part 7
Others53The Accounts Commission for Scotland.54The Advisory Committee on Sites of Special Scientific Interest.55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56An area tourist board established by virtue of section 172(1) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1994 (c.39).57Audit Scotland.58The Auditor General for Scotland.59The Board of Trustees for the National Galleries of Scotland.60The Board of Trustees of the National Museums of Scotland.61The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh.Bòrd na Gàidhlig
62The Central Advisory Committee on Justices of the Peace.62ZAThe Commissioner for Children and Young People in Scotland62AA community justice authority.62BThe 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.63The Crofters Commission.64The Deer Commission for Scotland.65The Fisheries Committee continued in existence by paragraph 5 of Schedule 9 to the Electricity Act 1989 (c.29).66The General Teaching Council for Scotland.66AHer Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prosecution in Scotland67Highlands and Islands Enterprise.67AThe Historic Environment Advisory Council for Scotland.68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68AThe Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland69A justice of the peace advisory committee.70Learning and Teaching Scotland.71The Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland.72The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland.73A National Park authority, established by virtue of schedule 1 to the National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 10).74The Parole Board for Scotland.75A person appointed for Scotland under section 3(1) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c.42).75AThe Public Transport Users' Committee for Scotland.75BQuality Meat Scotland75CThe Risk Management Authority76The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.77The Scottish Agricultural Wages Board.78The Scottish Arts Council.79The Scottish charities nominee, appointed under section 12 of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c.40).80The Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration.80AThe Scottish Civil Enforcement Commission.80BThe Scottish Commission for Human Rights.81The Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care.82The Scottish Conveyancing and Executry Services Board.83The Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission.84Scottish Enterprise.85The Scottish Environment Protection Agency.85AThe Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council.86The Scottish Further Education Funding Council.87The Scottish Higher Education Funding Council.88Scottish Homes.89The Scottish Industrial Development Advisory Board.90The Scottish Information Commissioner.91The Scottish Law Commission.92The Scottish Legal Aid Board.92AThe Scottish Legal Complaints Commission.92BThe Scottish Local Authorities Remuneration Committee93Scottish Natural Heritage.94The Scottish Prison Complaints Commission.95The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman.96The Scottish Qualifications Authority.97The Scottish Records Advisory Council.98Scottish Screen.99The Scottish Social Services Council.100The Scottish Sports Council.101The Scottish Tourist Board.102Scottish Water.103Social Inclusion Partnerships.104The Standards Commission for Scotland.105The Trustees of the National Library of Scotland.105AVisitScotland.106The Water Industry Commissioner for Scotland.Sch. 1 para. 7A added (13.10.2008) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 2, Sch. 1Sch. 1 para. 12A added (13.10.2008) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 2, Sch. 1Sch. 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.Sch. 1 para. 29A added (13.10.2008) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 2, Sch. 1Sch. 1 para. 32A added (13.10.2008) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 2, Sch. 1Sch. 1 para. 32B added (13.10.2008) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 2, Sch. 1Sch. 1 para. 32C added (13.10.2008) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 2, Sch. 1Sch. 1 para. 52A inserted (1.4.2007) by Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 10), ss. 101, 104, Sch. 6 para. 11(a), S.S.I. 2007/84, reg. 3(3)Sch. 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)Sch. 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)Sch. 1 para. 61A inserted (13.2.2006) by virtue of Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 7), ss. 12, 13, Sch. 2 para. 3; S.S.I. 2006/31, art. 2Sch. 1 para. 62ZA added (13.10.2008) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 2, Sch. 1Sch. 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. 2Sch. 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. 1Sch. 1 para. 66A added (13.10.2008) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 2, Sch. 1Sch. 1 para. 67A inserted (1.6.2003) by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), ss. 17, 21(2), Sch. 4 para. 17(c)(ii); S.S.I. 2003/219, art. 2(2)(c)Sch. 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.Sch. 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. 3Sch. 1 para. 75B added (13.10.2008) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 2, Sch. 1Sch. 1 para. 75C added (13.10.2008) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 2, Sch. 1Sch. 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)Sch. 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. 2Sch. 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)Sch. 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)Sch. 1 para. 92B added (13.10.2008) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 2, Sch. 1Sch. 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. 2Sch. 1 para. 63A inserted (16.2.2017) by The Crown Estate Scotland (Interim Management) Order 2017 (S.S.I. 2017/36), arts. 1(1), 21(4)